# Spot LNG price may rise further toward winter on weather, geopolitical risks: Tokyo Gas CEO

> Tokyo Gas CEO Shinichi Sasayama said spot LNG prices could rise further this winter depending on weather, inventory drawdowns and geopolitical developments. The EU’s planned ban on Russian LNG imports is due to take effect from January 2027, with limited contract-related carve-outs.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T12:08:39.436Z
- Category: policy · region Global · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89316-spot-lng-price-may-rise-further-toward-winter-on-weather-geopolitical-risks
- Commodities: [Natural Gas](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NATGAS.md)

## Why it matters

Winter demand and reduced Russian LNG flows could intensify competition for spot cargoes, putting upward pressure on LNG prices.

## Read by commodity

- NATGAS: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- hellenicshippingnews.com: https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/spot-lng-price-may-rise-further-toward-winter-on-weather-geopolitical-risks-tokyo-gas-ceo/
- worldports.org: https://www.worldports.org/spot-lng-price-may-rise-further-toward-winter-on-weather-geopolitical-risks-tokyo-gas-ceo/

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