Asian LNG Spot Prices Surge to $18.45/MMBtu on Strong Demand

LNG Price.com / LSEG · Jul 05, 2026 00:00

Asian spot LNG prices have surged, with the Asian LNG Spot assessed at $18.45/MMBtu today, driven by robust demand from Northeast Asia. The Japan-Korea Marker (JKM) averaged $17.33/MMBtu in June, trading at a significant premium to European benchmarks and redirecting US LNG cargoes eastward.