China April LNG Imports Up 12%

China imported 1.5 million tons of LNG in April, up 12 percent on year, Platts reported Tuesday citing General Administration of Customs data.

The April imports were higher by 15 percent when compared with imports recorded in March.

Gas imports via pipeline stood at 2.14 mt, up 18 percent on year, the data showed.

Delivered LNG prices averaged $8.15/MMBtu over the month, 25 percent lower than levels seen a year previous, as recent falls in the crude oil markets were now being passed on to LNG consumers, according to Platts.