Latest data (June 19, 2026): UPI 196.81 (-3.88%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -12.28% UPI 6M 20.36% UPI 12M 19.49%
Latest data (June 19, 2026): UPI 196.81 (-3.88%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -12.28% UPI 6M 20.36% UPI 12M 19.49%
The UP World LNG Shipping Index sets the measure for the LNG shipping industry.
UPI tracks the performance of publicly listed LNG shipping companies worldwide — bringing clarity to a fast-moving sector.
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) is a rules-based stock index family that tracks and measures the performance of publicly traded companies engaged in the maritime transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Established in 2020, the index currently covers 20 publicly traded LNG shipping companies. This comprehensive coverage provides investors and industry professionals with a reliable tool for the LNG shipping sector.
The index uses a transparent, rules-based methodology to ensure consistent, objective tracking of sector performance. Companies are weighted by fleet capacity and market capitalisation, providing a balanced view of the industry.
UPI data is updated in real time and is accessible via our professional API, making it an essential tool for investment analysis, market research, and industry comparison.
The only dedicated index for the LNG shipping sector globally
A single index containing all publicly traded LNG shipping companies.
Rules-based approach ensures consistency and reliability
June 23, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index lost 7.94 points (3.88%) last week, closing at 196.81 points and dropping below the 200-point mark, while the S&P 500 gained 0.93%. The UPI reacted to the easing of tensions around the Strait of Hormuz by declining further. The ratio of advancing to declining stocks was 4:16, the weighted index fell 6.66%, and trading volume rose by two-thirds. Asian gas prices fell by $4/mmBtu to their lowest level since February on progress toward a peace agreement and the lifting of the Strait blockade. COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation led the gainers with +10.29%, while New Fortress Energy fell 15% to new lows.
June 16, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.77 points (0.38%) last week, closing at 204.74 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.65%. The UPI continues to move sideways above the 200-point mark, with the weighted index rising 1.05% and the median change at -0.05%. The ratio of advancing to declining stocks was 9:11, and trading volume remains low. Geopolitics remains the dominant driver: following the signing of a US–Iran memorandum, peace negotiations continue. The situation is easing, but not being resolved — and even a peace agreement is not viewed as a long-term stable solution. Qatar has been temporarily sidelined among the conflict’s losers due to industrial damage to its facilities, while US LNG exporters and European importers emerge as the clear winners. New global LNG producers should also benefit as energy-source diversification becomes more important than ever. ADNOC Logistics & Services led the gainers with a +7.71% gain, while ALNG suffered the largest decline at -5.36%.
June 9, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.53 points (0.26%) last week, closing at 203.97 points, while the S&P 500 fell 2.59%. The UPI has slowed its decline and is now trading between its short-term and long-term moving averages. At the same time, the weighted index recorded a stronger 2.47% gain, signalling that the larger constituents drove the index higher. The ratio of advancing to declining stocks was 9:10 with one unchanged, and trading volume was significantly below average. Geopolitics remains the main market driver: gas continues to flow to Asia, where Chinese demand is pushing prices higher, while Pakistan is among the countries most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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