Energy Insider: China’s Russian LPG Imports Surge in First Five Months

China’s Russian LPG imports jump over 110% in first five months

Imports of Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into China continued to surge in 2026. Imports totaled 657,400 tons in the first five months of the year, up 112.5% from a year earlier, according to energy information provider JLC. In May alone, imports reached 152,200 tons, marking a 91.7% year-on-year increase. Leveraging border crossings and a significant price advantage, Russian LPG is reshaping supply and demand dynamics across parts of China.