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LNG Stockpiles Held by Japanese Utilities Rise For First Time Since End-Feb

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LNG stockpiles held by Japanese utilities increased by 8.1% last week to 1.6mn tons as of 7 April, according to data released by the trade ministry.

  • This marks the first weekly increase since late February.
  • Inventories were well below the five-year average of 2.02mn tons for the end of April and down from 2.44mn tons at this time last year.

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LNG stockpiles held by Japanese utilities increased by 8.1% last week to 1.6mn tons as of 7 April, according to data released by the trade ministry.

  • This marks the first weekly increase since late February.
  • Inventories were well below the five-year average of 2.02mn tons for the end of April and down from 2.44mn tons at this time last year.