JKM LNG Spot Price Today | Japan Korea Marker Chart & Daily Data

Name: JKM LNG Spot Price Daily Snapshots
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📊 Key Metrics

JKM LNG Spot Price

$16.98

/MMBtu • 12 May 2026

24h Change

+0.04

+0.24% day-over-day

Dataset Range

110

daily records tracked

Price Range (All)

$9.59 – $22.35

Avg $15.13/MMBtu

📈 JKM LNG Price Chart

JKM LNG Spot Price ($/MMBtu) — 12 May 2026

Source: OilPrice / Firecrawl daily scrape. Updated daily. Not financial advice.

📷 Today's JKM LNG Market Snapshot

The latest EnergyRiskIQ JKM LNG snapshot shows the Japan Korea Marker at $16.98/MMBtu on 12 May 2026, ▲ +$0.04 (+0.24%) on the day.

This indicates short-term upward pressure in Asian LNG spot pricing, with buyers paying more for flexible LNG cargo exposure.

Latest price	$16.98/MMBtu
Daily change	+$0.04
Daily % change	+0.24%
Latest date	12 May 2026
All-time high	$22.35/MMBtu
All-time low	$9.59/MMBtu
Average price	$15.13/MMBtu
Records tracked	110 daily snapshots
Data start	13 Jan 2026
Source	OilPrice / Firecrawl

EnergyRiskIQ tracks JKM LNG spot price snapshots daily. Data is provided for market intelligence and research purposes, not as investment advice.

📄 JKM LNG Price History

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Date ↕	JKM Price ↕	24h Change ↕	24h % ↕	Source
12 May 2026	$16.98	+0.04	+0.24%	Oilprice
11 May 2026	$16.94	+0.07	+0.41%	Oilprice
10 May 2026	$16.87	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
9 May 2026	$16.87	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
8 May 2026	$16.87	+0.02	+0.12%	Oilprice
7 May 2026	$16.84	-0.01	-0.06%	Oilprice
6 May 2026	$16.85	-0.18	-1.06%	Oilprice
5 May 2026	$17.03	+0.17	+1.01%	Oilprice
4 May 2026	$16.86	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
3 May 2026	$16.86	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
2 May 2026	$16.86	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
1 May 2026	$16.86	-0.04	-0.24%	Oilprice
30 Apr 2026	$16.90	-0.06	-0.35%	Oilprice
29 Apr 2026	$16.96	+0.41	+2.48%	Oilprice
28 Apr 2026	$16.48	-0.07	-0.42%	Oilprice
27 Apr 2026	$16.55	+0.00	+0.00%	Firecrawl
26 Apr 2026	$16.55	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
25 Apr 2026	$16.55	+0.43	+2.67%	Oilprice
24 Apr 2026	$16.55	+0.43	+2.67%	Oilprice
23 Apr 2026	$16.12	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
22 Apr 2026	$16.12	+0.31	+1.96%	Oilprice
21 Apr 2026	$15.81	+0.81	+5.40%	Oilprice
20 Apr 2026	$15.23	+0.23	+1.53%	Oilprice
19 Apr 2026	$15.00	+0.00	+0.00%	Firecrawl
18 Apr 2026	$15.00	-0.78	-4.94%	Oilprice
17 Apr 2026	$15.00	-0.78	-4.94%	Oilprice
16 Apr 2026	$16.13	-3.06	-15.95%	Oilprice
15 Apr 2026	$19.19	-0.16	-0.83%	Oilprice
14 Apr 2026	$19.35	-0.07	-0.36%	Oilprice
13 Apr 2026	$19.44	+0.02	+0.10%	Oilprice
12 Apr 2026	$19.42	+0.00	+0.00%	Firecrawl
11 Apr 2026	$19.42	+0.00	+0.00%	Firecrawl
10 Apr 2026	$19.42	-0.06	-0.31%	Oilprice
9 Apr 2026	$19.49	-0.38	-1.91%	Oilprice
8 Apr 2026	$19.48	-0.39	-1.96%	Oilprice
7 Apr 2026	$19.87	-0.52	-2.55%	Manual_fix
6 Apr 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
5 Apr 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
4 Apr 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
3 Apr 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
2 Apr 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
1 Apr 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
31 Mar 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
30 Mar 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
29 Mar 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
28 Mar 2026	$20.39	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
27 Mar 2026	$20.39	+0.41	+2.05%	Oilprice
26 Mar 2026	$20.49	+0.51	+2.55%	Oilprice
25 Mar 2026	$19.98	-1.02	-4.86%	Oilprice
23 Mar 2026	$21.00	-0.70	-3.23%	Oilprice
19 Mar 2026	$22.35	+2.18	+10.81%	Oilprice
18 Mar 2026	$20.17	+0.90	+4.67%	Oilprice
17 Mar 2026	$19.41	+0.14	+0.73%	Oilprice
16 Mar 2026	$19.27	+3.09	+19.10%	Oilprice
15 Mar 2026	$16.18	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
14 Mar 2026	$16.18	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
13 Mar 2026	$16.18	+0.09	+0.56%	Oilprice
12 Mar 2026	$16.09	+0.17	+1.07%	Oilprice
11 Mar 2026	$15.98	-0.25	-1.54%	Oilprice
10 Mar 2026	$15.92	-0.31	-1.91%	Oilprice
9 Mar 2026	$16.23	+0.52	+3.31%	Oilprice
8 Mar 2026	$15.71	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
7 Mar 2026	$15.71	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
6 Mar 2026	$15.71	+0.61	+4.04%	Oilprice
5 Mar 2026	$15.49	-0.28	-1.78%	Oilprice
4 Mar 2026	$15.10	-0.67	-4.25%	Oilprice
3 Mar 2026	$15.77	+5.05	+47.11%	Oilprice
2 Mar 2026	$13.36	+2.64	+24.63%	Oilprice
1 Mar 2026	$10.72	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
28 Feb 2026	$10.72	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
27 Feb 2026	$10.72	+0.13	+1.23%	Oilprice
26 Feb 2026	$10.60	+0.01	+0.09%	Oilprice
25 Feb 2026	$10.59	+0.07	+0.67%	Oilprice
24 Feb 2026	$10.52	-0.14	-1.31%	Oilprice
23 Feb 2026	$10.72	+0.06	+0.56%	Oilprice
22 Feb 2026	$10.66	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
21 Feb 2026	$10.66	+0.00	+0.00%	Heartbeat
20 Feb 2026	$10.66	-0.12	-1.11%	Oilprice
16 Feb 2026	$10.99	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
15 Feb 2026	$10.99	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
14 Feb 2026	$10.99	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
13 Feb 2026	$10.99	-0.01	-0.09%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
12 Feb 2026	$11.00	-0.01	-0.09%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
11 Feb 2026	$11.01	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
10 Feb 2026	$11.01	-0.03	-0.27%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
9 Feb 2026	$11.04	-0.06	-0.54%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
8 Feb 2026	$11.10	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
7 Feb 2026	$11.10	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
6 Feb 2026	$11.10	+0.02	+0.18%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
5 Feb 2026	$11.08	-0.02	-0.18%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
4 Feb 2026	$11.10	-0.03	-0.27%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
3 Feb 2026	$11.13	-0.02	-0.18%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
2 Feb 2026	$11.15	-0.37	-3.21%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
1 Feb 2026	$11.52	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
31 Jan 2026	$11.52	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
30 Jan 2026	$11.52	+0.06	+0.52%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
29 Jan 2026	$11.46	+0.17	+1.51%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
28 Jan 2026	$11.29	-0.06	-0.53%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
27 Jan 2026	$11.35	+0.13	+1.16%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
26 Jan 2026	$11.22	-0.06	-0.53%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
25 Jan 2026	$11.28	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
24 Jan 2026	$11.28	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
23 Jan 2026	$11.28	+0.06	+0.53%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
22 Jan 2026	$11.22	-0.11	-0.97%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
21 Jan 2026	$11.33	+0.53	+4.91%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
20 Jan 2026	$10.80	-0.35	-3.14%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
18 Jan 2026	$11.15	+1.54	+16.02%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
15 Jan 2026	$9.61	+0.02	+0.21%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
14 Jan 2026	$9.59	-0.02	-0.21%	Oilpriceapi_backfill
13 Jan 2026	$9.61	+0.00	+0.00%	Oilpriceapi_backfill

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📚 What Is the JKM LNG Spot Price?

What Is the JKM LNG Spot Price?

The JKM LNG price, also known as the Japan Korea Marker, is a key benchmark for spot liquefied natural gas delivered into Northeast Asia. It is widely followed by LNG traders, energy analysts, utilities, and risk teams because it reflects the cost of flexible LNG cargoes in one of the world’s most important demand regions.

JKM is assessed daily by S&P Global Platts and is used as a reference price in LNG supply contracts, financial derivatives, and risk management frameworks across Asia and globally. Unlike pipeline gas, LNG is transported by ship — making JKM highly sensitive to shipping costs, geopolitical supply disruption, and competition from European buyers.

🎯 What Moves the JKM LNG Spot Price?

🏭

Asian Demand

Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan drive the bulk of Northeast Asian LNG demand. Seasonal peaks and industrial activity directly move spot prices.

🌍

European LNG Competition

When Europe competes aggressively for LNG cargoes — especially in winter — JKM rises as supply tightens in the Atlantic basin.

🌧️

Weather Patterns

Cold winters and hot summers sharply increase gas demand for heating and power generation, creating rapid spikes in LNG spot prices.

🚢

Shipping & Freight

LNG carrier availability, Panama Canal restrictions, and route disruptions affect the effective delivered cost and cargo economics.

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Geopolitical Risk

Supply shocks, sanctions, chokepoint disruptions, and war risk in key supply regions create sudden pricing dislocations in spot markets.

📊

Storage & Inventory

Low gas storage levels in importing countries raise urgency for spot LNG buying, amplifying price moves during peak demand periods.

⚠️ JKM LNG Price and Energy Risk Context

EnergyRiskIQ Risk Intelligence Context

Price alone does not explain LNG risk. A rising JKM price may reflect normal seasonal demand, but it may also signal tightening supply, regional competition for LNG cargoes, or geopolitical pressure on global gas flows.

EnergyRiskIQ connects JKM price movement with broader energy risk indicators such as European gas stress, global escalation risk, LNG supply disruption alerts, and market volatility. The current GERI reading of 17/100 (LOW) and EERI at 16/100 (LOW) provide the risk backdrop for interpreting today’s JKM move.

GERI

LOW

EERI

LOW

EGSI-M

5.9

LOW

⚖️ JKM LNG vs TTF, Brent and European Gas Risk

JKM vs TTF Natural Gas

The JKM–TTF spread signals Asia–Europe LNG cargo competition. A narrowing spread means Europe and Asia are competing aggressively for the same cargoes.

JKM: $16.98/MMBtu • TTF: €46.51/MWh

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JKM vs Brent Crude Oil

Comparing JKM to Brent provides a broader view of energy cost parity. When LNG spot prices diverge sharply from oil benchmarks, it signals structural supply or demand shifts.

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JKM vs European Gas Storage

Low European gas storage increases demand for LNG imports, which competes with Asian buyers and drives JKM higher. EnergyRiskIQ tracks EU storage daily via AGSI+.

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JKM vs EnergyRiskIQ Risk Indices

GERI and EERI track geopolitical and escalation risk in real time. Elevated risk indices often precede JKM volatility — providing a leading signal beyond price charts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The latest EnergyRiskIQ reading shows JKM LNG at $16.98/MMBtu on 12 May 2026.

JKM stands for Japan Korea Marker, a benchmark for spot liquefied natural gas delivered into Northeast Asia. It is published daily by S&P Global Platts and is widely used as a reference price in LNG contracts and derivatives.

EnergyRiskIQ updates the JKM LNG spot price daily, typically on business days. The source is OilPrice / Firecrawl daily scrape.

EnergyRiskIQ currently tracks 110 daily JKM LNG records from 13 Jan 2026 to 12 May 2026. Historical data is continuously extended as new daily snapshots are captured.

JKM is one of the most important LNG price benchmarks because it reflects Asian spot LNG demand and global cargo competition. Traders, utilities, and risk managers use JKM to price contracts, manage exposure, and assess supply security risk across Asia and Europe.

Yes. Use the Download CSV button in the historical data table above to export all 110 daily JKM LNG records in CSV format. The download endpoint is /api/jkm-lng-spot-price.csv.

📄 Citation & Reference

How to Cite This Data

This page is updated daily with fresh JKM LNG spot price data from the EnergyRiskIQ production pipeline. To reference this data in research, journalism, or professional reports, use the citation below.

EnergyRiskIQ. (2026). JKM LNG Spot Price — 12 May 2026.
Retrieved from https://energyriskiq.com/data/jkm-lng-spot-price
Data source: OilPrice / Firecrawl daily scrape. 110 daily records from 13 Jan 2026.

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