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Global LNG trade hit record in 2025, but Middle East conflict clouds outlook, IGU says
Global LNG trade hit a record 436.98 million metric tons in 2025, up 6.3% year-on-year, driven by US exports and European imports, according to the International Gas Union. However, the IGU warned that conflict in the Middle East could lead to a contraction in 2026 due to damaged infrastructure and uncertainty for Asian buyers.
Jul 7, 2026 1 source