Source: Marine Traffic China remains the larger LNG importer, with 2026 imports projected at roughly 61–64 million MT, versus 28–29 million MT for India. But the more important story this year is how differently the two markets responded to the Iran-US conflict and the disruption of Middle Eastern LNG flows. Month-by-Month Jan–Feb: Demand was relatively normal before the conflict. India imported about 4.45 MT combined, while China’s February imports fell to approximately 3.38

Source: SuperGrok The global LNG market is once again being reshaped—not by price cycles or supply shocks, but by tariffs and...