Asian LNG Imports Plummet to Six-Year Low on Middle East Crisis

By Stephen Stapczynski

Apr 13, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Asian liquefied natural gas imports have dropped to the lowest in almost six years as the conflict in the Middle East chokes supplies and forces buyers to curb consumption.

The 30-day moving average of net shipments to the region fell below 600,000 tons over the weekend, the least since June 2020, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That was when the Covid pandemic slashed gas demand across Asia.

Asian buyers are preparing for a longer LNG shortfall after