# Spot Prices Rise in Asia, Europe as Buyers Build Up Stocks | Energy Intelligence

> Northeast Asian spot LNG rose 50 cents to $11.30/MMBtu in the week, close to last winter's high, with Southwest Europe and UK prices also higher. Buyers are building inventories ahead of winter.

- Date: 2018-08-22 · published 2018-08-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/63714-spot-prices-rise-in-asia-europe-as-buyers-build-up-stocks-energy-intelligence
- Commodities: [Natural Gas](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NATGAS.md)

## Why it matters

Rising Asian and European spot LNG prices signal tighter global gas balances, which supports energy and fertilizer input costs. Price gains reflect seasonal stock building rather than a supply shock.

## Read by commodity

- NATGAS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- energyintel.com: https://www.energyintel.com/0000017b-a7d5-de4c-a17b-e7d799890000

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