# Asian spot LNG prices rise to highest since 2022 on Middle East tensions, buying interest - Energy News

> Asian spot LNG prices rose for a fourth week to $32.50/MMBtu for December delivery into northeast Asia, the highest since December 2022. The gains were attributed to Middle East tensions, Asian buying and colder winter forecasts. European benchmarks were assessed in a similar range.

- Date: 2026-10-31 · published 2026-10-31T10:05:53.887Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Asia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/2974-asian-spot-lng-prices-rise-to-highest-since-2022-on-middle-east-tensions-buying
- Commodities: [Natural Gas](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NATGAS.md)

## Why it matters

Higher LNG prices raise the cost of gas-fired power and fertilizer production, and can shift demand toward other energy and feed-related markets. Tight Asian gas supply supports energy costs for feed processors.

## Read by commodity

- NATGAS: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NATGAS | 2026-10-26 | [Natural-Gas Prices in Europe Climb to Highest Level Since 2022 Amid Iran War - WSJ](https://feedsoft.ai/events/622-natural-gas-prices-in-europe-climb-to-highest-level-since-2022-amid-iran-war-wsj.md) | +5.2% | — |
| NATGAS | 2022-03-01 | [Russian Invasion Puts Rocket Under Spot Prices \| Energy Intelligence](https://feedsoft.ai/events/42453-russian-invasion-puts-rocket-under-spot-prices-energy-intelligence.md) | +10.2% | +24.4% |
| NATGAS | 2026-03-19 | [Natural gas prices soar as Iran, Israel strike Middle East energy infrastructure \| Reuters](https://feedsoft.ai/events/20363-natural-gas-prices-soar-as-iran-israel-strike-middle-east-energy-infrastructure.md) | -4.7% | -12.3% |
| NATGAS | 2026-08-31 | [European gas prices spike above €70 amid renewed Middle East fighting \| Euronews](https://feedsoft.ai/events/18059-european-gas-prices-spike-above-70-amid-renewed-middle-east-fighting-euronews.md) | +3.3% | +7.4% |
| NATGAS | 2026-03-03 | [Natural gas, LNG prices soar on Middle East supply fears](https://feedsoft.ai/events/20365-natural-gas-lng-prices-soar-on-middle-east-supply-fears.md) | +7.0% | -3.1% |

## Sources

- news.energyjobline.com: https://news.energyjobline.com/oil-and-gas/asian-spot-lng-prices-rise-to-highest-since-2022-on-middle-east-tensions-buying-interest/

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