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Wartime Supply Crunch Dents LNG’s Appeal to Importers in Asia

Without guarantees on delivery and price, emerging economies are seeking alternatives to the fuel.
The LNG Aquarius tanker.Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg
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Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, Asia Energy Team Leader Stephen Stapczynski explains why a wartime supply shock is jeopardizing the long-term future of LNG in emerging economies.

This was meant to be a breakout year for liquefied natural gas — a wave of new supply at affordable prices winning long-term customers in emerging economies.