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Global LNG exports fall to two-year low amid Middle East disruptions

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports fell in April to their lowest level in nearly two years, driven by disruptions to tanker traffic in the Middle East linked to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Monday, May 4, 2026

NEW YORK – According to a report by Bloomberg, shipping-tracking data showed global LNG shipments dropped to around 33 million tonnes last month, marking the lowest monthly export level since May 2024.

The decline was partly attributed to a halt in LNG production in Qatar, the world’s second-largest exporter of the fuel. However, the overall drop remained relatively limited, with April shipments down about 7 percent compared to the same period last year.

Increased output from other major producers, including the United States and Canada, helped offset some of the supply shortfall.

Separately, the Golden Pass LNG terminal in the United States shipped its first cargo in April, marking a significant development in expanding export capacity.

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