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During this period (June 12–18, 2026), LNG prices rose initially and then fell this week. Prices at domestic plants showed a mix of increases and decreases. With the onset of the maintenance season, numerous plants across various regions underwent maintenance, resulting in a reduction in resource supply. However, demand at the end-user level is weak, and factories are pessimistic about future market conditions; the need to clear inventory in some liquid product manufacturers has contributed to a decline in prices. However, regarding the receiving terminals, recently there has been a shortage of incoming cargo at East China’s terminals. Their reluctance to sell has effectively supported the selling prices, keeping the decline in LNG terminal prices relatively limited. The domestic price index closed at 6,247, up 0.66% from the previous period. In terms of specific prices, as of June 18, the ex-plant price of domestic LNG was 6,317 yuan per ton, up 3.42% from 6,108 yuan per ton on June 11, representing a year-on-year increase of 56.01% ； The average price in the LNG market stood at 6,579 yuan per ton, up 0.87% from 6,522 yuan per ton on June 11, and up 45.36% year-on-year ； The price at LNG receiving stations is 6,454 yuan per ton, down 0.20% from 6,467 yuan per ton on June 11, but up 40.12% on a year-on-year basis. 3. Analysis of market influencing factors: During this week (20260611-0617), the total domestic demand for LNG was 755,300 tons, an increase of 21,600 tons on a week-on-week basis, representing a growth rate of 2.94%. This week, demand for LNG in coastal regions saw a slight increase, as the decline in terminal selling prices helped stimulate some demand recovery. 4. Market forecast for next week: LNG prices are expected to decline in the coming period. Key focus: 1. Supply side. The overall supply in the market is currently ample; although some domestic factories are under maintenance, the supply remains sufficient as a whole. 2. Demand side. Next week, the Dragon Boat Festival holiday will have an impact on vehicle demand; additionally, rainfall in many parts of the country is expected to have a negative effect on it. 3. On the cost side, applying the gas cost from the second half of June provides some support for prices.