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Pakistan receives bids for 3 LNG spot cargoes
Decision taken to purchase only one cargo, sources say, with approval granted by the LNG Board.
The shipment, estimated at ~3.2–3.5 TBtu, is expected to arrive on April 30.
The spot LNG will cost around $18/MMBtu, significantly higher than Qatar’s long-term supply at $12/MMBtu
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Analysis Summary
Pakistan bought one spot LNG cargo for the first time in over two years at $18.4 per MMBtu—roughly 50% more than Qatar's long-term contract price—after a blocked Strait of Hormuz and damage to Qatar's LNG facilities cut off cheaper supplies. The cargo is expected between April 27 and May 8 and will partially address ongoing gas shortages tied to the Middle East conflict. Pakistan's return to spot markets after two years signals how the Iran war is forcing energy-importing nations into expensive alternatives as major supply routes remain disrupted.
Claims Analysis (5)
“Pakistan receives bids for 3 LNG spot cargoes”
S&P Global and DAWN confirm Pakistan LNG received bids for three spot cargoes on April 23-24, 2026.
“Decision taken to purchase only one cargo, sources say, with approval granted by the LNG Board”
Bloomberg and DAWN confirm Pakistan selected one cargo. Source attribution ('sources say') is appropriate for decision details.
“The shipment, estimated at ~3.2–3.5 TBtu, is expected to arrive on April 30”
DAWN reports delivery window April 27-May 8. April 30 falls within this range but specific date cannot be independently confirmed.
“The spot LNG will cost around $18/MMBtu”
Multiple sources confirm $18.4/MMBtu negotiated rate (DAWN, OilPrice). $18 is a reasonable approximation.
“Qatar's long-term supply at $12/MMBtu”
No independent source found confirming Qatar's specific long-term contract rate. Contextually plausible given $18.4 spot premium.
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