Natural Gas Price in Japan
The chart above illustrates Natural Gas prices in Japan, in JPY/MMBtu, from October 2024 to October 2025, as follows:
- Natural Gas (LNG), imp, JP: Natural Gas (liquified), import spot, dpu, Japan
- Natural Gas, hho, JP: Natural Gas, household, Japan
- Natural Gas, ind, JP: Natural Gas, industrial sector, dpu, Japan
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In October 2025, the price of Natural Gas (LNG), imp, JP was approximately 1,700 JPY per MMBtu. This reflected a 2.1% increase compared to the prior month, while showing a 16.6% decrease on a year-over-year basis.
Natural Gas, hho, JP prices were around 3,810 JPY per MMBtu in October 2025, representing a 0.5% rise from the previous month's value. Year-over-year, these prices saw an increase of 1.1%.
The Natural Gas, ind, JP price in October 2025 was about 1,700 JPY per MMBtu. This indicates a 0.3% rise compared to the preceding month, and a 2% increase on a year-over-year basis.
Recent data, updated on June 4th, 2026, can be found in the Japan Energy Prices & Markets Report. Updated monthly, the report provides price assessments and market analyses for Natural Gas, encompassing production, demand and trade dynamics. It also covers other energy commodities in Japan, presenting price assessments and market analyses of production, demand, trade, and Japan's energy self-sufficiency.
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