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China LNG Imports Fall in September as Middle East War Lifts Prices

China's LNG imports are estimated at 5.3 million tons in September 2026, down 8 percent year-on-year amid high spot prices and Middle East war risks. Chinese state buyers are exploring long-term contracts bypassing the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining binding agreements with Qatar.

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