Thailand faces a fresh LNG squeeze as Hormuz crisis pushes prices toward US$28/MMBtu

Thailand Business News - Sep 22, 2026

Thailand is confronting a renewed energy-security challenge as the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz pushes global LNG prices to about US$28 per million British thermal units, close to levels seen during the Russia-Ukraine energy shock.

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Thailand Emphasizes Maritime Boundary as a Key Focus in UNCLOS Talks

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Anutin and Blair Talk About Thailand’s Economic Transformation

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