GLOBAL LNG-Asia spot prices maintain downtrend on tepid demand
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) this week hit its lowest since early July 2021 as weak demand and solid inventories in northeast Asia continued to pressure prices, while Europe prepared to exit winter with record inventories.
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### Response: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) this week hit its lowest since early July 2021 as weak demand and solid inventories in northeast Asia continued to pressure prices, while Europe prepared to exit winter with record inventories.