ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has purchased its most expensive spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for July at $20.69 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), with delivery scheduled between July 21 and 22, according to sources at Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL).

The latest procurement follows the opening of bids by PLL on Thursday to secure LNG supplies for the July delivery window. The cargo will arrive between July 21 and 22, the sources said.

Pakistan LNG Limited received two bids from international suppliers for the spot cargo.

The lowest bid, $20.69 per MMBtu, was accepted, while the second bidder quoted $21.37 per MMBtu, according to PLL sources.

July LNG Spot Cargo Bids

Bidder	Offered Price
Lowest international bidder	$20.69 per MMBtu
Second international bidder	$21.37 per MMBtu

The purchase marks the highest-priced spot LNG cargo acquired by Pakistan during July, reflecting prevailing conditions in the international LNG market.

Pakistan has continued to procure spot LNG cargoes to help meet domestic gas demand, with prices influenced by global supply, seasonal demand and shipping costs.

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