Latest data (June 26, 2026): UPI 197.74 (0.48%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -14.41% UPI 6M 19.88% UPI 12M 20.26%
Latest data (June 26, 2026): UPI 197.74 (0.48%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -14.41% UPI 6M 19.88% UPI 12M 20.26%
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 30, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.94 points (0.48%) last week, closing at 197.74 points, while the S&P 500 lost 1.95%. The UPI moderated its decline on above-average trading volume, though the weighted index continued to fall by 1.9%. The UPI remains above its 50-week moving average, so it still has room for a safe decline. The ratio of declining to advancing companies was 7:13.
Qatari gas is expected to return in September according to ICIS, with at least 10 empty LNG tankers transiting westward through the Strait of Hormuz this week — the largest weekly number since the war began. Excelerate Energy led the gainers with +9%, while New Fortress Energy fell 22.4% to new lows.
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%.
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