Japanese government’s offer to pick up the tab shows desperate times of LNG market

Less affluent nations could lose out this winter if prices rocket

Imports: a liquefied natural gas carrier is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, Japan — Imports: a liquefied natural gas carrier is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, JapanPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

London

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Published 20 October 2022, 23:58Updated 21 October 2022, 07:32