Pakistan LNG import bill forecast at $1.29 billion
Pakistan expects a $1.29 billion LNG bill from November 2026 to February 2027 for 22 cargoes. Ten spot cargoes are about $863 million, nearly double the Qatar term rate. Twelve long-term cargoes are about $429.83 million.
The Express Tribune puts the LNG import bill at about $1.29 billion from November 2026 to February 2027, for 22 cargoes.
Ten spot cargoes are estimated at $863 million, nearly twice the Qatar contract price. Twelve long-term cargoes are estimated at $429.83 million.
Spot LNG prices in Asia are at a three-year high, and Qatar declared force majeure on exports in March after strikes hit Ras Laffan.
Wood Mackenzie said Pakistan sourced 99% of its 2025 LNG imports from Qatar and lost up to 0.4 million tonnes a month from March to November 2026.
Unmet gas demand exceeded 2.5 million tonnes after Pakistan cut use, switched fuels and released withheld domestic gas.