RECORD-BREAKING SURGE IN APRIL 2026 GAS PRICES

21/04/2026

The LPG Contract Price (CP) has taken a staggering leap of $232.5/ton, pushing the market price to $775/ton. This shock increase completely shatters all previous stability forecasts.

Key Drivers of Market Volatility:

  • Escalating Geopolitical Conflicts: Extreme tensions have caused total disruptions in critical import supply chains, sending shipping costs and maritime insurance premiums soaring.

  • Post-Lunar New Year Production Surge: Factories are simultaneously ramping up capacity, placing immense pressure on already depleted supplies.

  • Psychological Chain Reaction: Gas prices are forecasted to maintain a steep upward trajectory in the coming months until international tensions show signs of cooling.

CRITICAL ACTIONS FOR BUSINESSES

Given that fuel costs account for a major portion of production expenses, B2B entities must implement the following measures immediately:

1. Recalibrate Budgets and Business Plans

  • Recognize that these high fuel costs will establish a "new price floor" in the medium term.

  • Immediately update output pricing or renegotiate price fluctuation clauses with partners to avoid direct financial losses.

2. Implement Drastic Consumption Controls

  • Audit all boiler systems and gas stations to eliminate heat loss and leakages.

  • Deploy real-time energy monitoring tools to optimize every kilogram of gas consumed.

3. Shift Long-Term Energy Strategies

  • Diversification: Avoid over-reliance on a single supply source.

  • Alternative Solutions: Seriously consider transitioning to energy solutions with more stable pricing, high-capacity storage (large-scale tank systems), or green energy alternatives to reduce dependence on global CP fluctuations.

LPG PRICE CHART (2025 – 2026)

Month/Year Propane Butane Average Price (USD/Ton)
September 2025 520 490 505
October 2025 495 475 485
November 2025 475 460 467.5
December 2025 495 485 490
January 2026 525 520 522.5
February 2026 545 540 542.5
March 2026 545 540 542.5
April 2026 750 800 775
April 2025     610

*Note: Prices in the table are updated by Saudi Aramco.

Contact for LPG Quotations:

  • Hotline: 02862.757.005

  • Ms. Oanh: 0985.142.050

More Information:

LPG Price on March 2026

LPG Price in 2026

LPG Price Calculation Formula

Factors affecting lpg gas prices

Expected gas price, March gas price, industrial LPG price, latest gas cylinder price