Name: Global LNG Price Index
Creator: LNGPriceIndex.com
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Question 1

What is the LNG Price Index?

Accepted Answer

The LNG Price Index tracks global liquefied natural gas (LNG) benchmark prices including JKM (Asia), TTF (Europe), and Henry Hub (US). It provides daily price updates, trend analysis, voyage netback calculations, and arbitrage signals using public-domain data from IEA, EIA, ICE Futures, and CME Group. It is the leading free LNG price intelligence platform for traders, analysts, and energy professionals.

Question 2

What is the current JKM LNG price today?

Accepted Answer

As of August 7, 2026, our independent Asia LNG spot estimate is $21.20/MMBtu (+0.47%), tracking the northeast Asian spot delivered market commonly referenced as JKM. This figure is calculated by LNGPriceIndex.com from public-domain and industry sources and is not the official Platts JKM assessment, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The current spread to our Henry Hub reference is $18.54/MMBtu. JKM rose 0.47% on continued Northeast Asian cooling loads and tight Pacific supply.

Question 3

What is the current TTF gas price today?

Accepted Answer

As of August 7, 2026, the TTF (Title Transfer Facility) front-month price is €52.80/MWh (-1.01%, ~$16.98/MMBtu). TTF is the primary European natural gas benchmark. TTF slipped below €53/MWh as EU storage passed 86% of capacity ahead of schedule. EU gas inventories are at approximately 29%.

Question 4

What is LNG arbitrage and how does the JKM-HH spread work?

Accepted Answer

LNG arbitrage involves buying LNG in a lower-priced market (like US Henry Hub at $2.66/MMBtu) and selling it in a higher-priced market (like Asia JKM at $21.20/MMBtu). The JKM-HH spread of $18.54/MMBtu represents the gross arbitrage opportunity. Net arbitrage requires deducting liquefaction costs (~$3/MMBtu), shipping costs ($1.50–$4.00/MMBtu depending on route and charter rates), and regasification fees. New contracts priced at ~119% HH + $2.80–$3.20 liq fee.

Question 5

What happened at Ras Laffan and how does it affect LNG prices in 2026?

Accepted Answer

QatarEnergy confirmed missile attacks on Ras Laffan LNG facilities in March 2026, resulting in approximately 15.6 MTPA (~4% of global supply) going offline for an estimated 3–5 years. QatarEnergy declared force majeure extended through mid-June 2026. This structural supply loss drove prices sharply higher, though seasonal easing has since moderated the impact.

Question 6

What is the LNG price forecast for 2026?

Accepted Answer

LNG price forecasts for 2026 reflect both structural supply disruption and a massive new supply wave. Goldman Sachs maintains a Q2 2026 TTF forecast of €63/MWh. Analysts (Bernstein/Kpler) anticipate a 'Buyer's Market' shift later in 2026 as 93–150 mtpa of new liquefaction capacity from North America comes online, potentially pulling JKM back toward $9–$10.

Question 7

What is the Henry Hub natural gas price today?

Accepted Answer

As of August 7, 2026, the Henry Hub natural gas price is $2.66/MMBtu (-0.37%). Strong power-burn demand and firm export feedgas pull are supporting domestic cash prices. New US LNG export contracts priced at approximately 119% of Henry Hub plus $2.80–$3.20/MMBtu liquefaction fee.

Question 8

How does AI data center growth impact natural gas demand?

Accepted Answer

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving significant new electricity demand, much of which is being met by natural gas-fired generation. This adds structural demand growth for US Henry Hub gas and, by extension, feedgas for LNG export facilities. Analysts estimate AI-driven power demand could add 5–10 Bcf/d of US gas demand by 2030.