Why has Saudi Aramco suspended LPG deliveries through May?

Saudi Aramco has suspended liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments through May due to damage at its Juaymah LPG export facility, where a support structure collapsed in late February—before the Middle East war began—halting exports; Aramco has informed buyers it has been unable to carry out necessary repairs, and the facility also suffered fires during regional attacks, with the Saudi energy ministry confirming damage but not disclosing its extent.

What is the global market impact of the Juaymah facility shutdown?

The Juaymah facility accounts for 3.5% of total waterborne LPG exports globally, and its shutdown—compounded by the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz—has caused major LPG shortages, particularly in India where LPG is widely used for cooking, while also driving up prices and forcing buyers to scramble for replacement supply.

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