Latest data (July 24, 2026): UPI 206.09 (2.83%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -5.23% UPI 6M 13.01% UPI 12M 23.86%
Latest data (July 24, 2026): UPI 206.09 (2.83%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -5.23% UPI 6M 13.01% UPI 12M 23.86%
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
July 21, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 4.84 points (2.47%) last week, closing at 200.42 points and returning above the 200-point mark, while the S&P 500 lost 1.55% amid a semiconductor selloff. The weighted index rose by as much as 4%, though the ratio of advancing to declining stocks was even at 10:10 and trading volume was below average. A new factor — time — joins geopolitics and weather: summer demand is rising, and Europe must fill storage before winter. ICIS now forecasts a global LNG market decline of 9 million tonnes rather than the expected 30-million-tonne growth, while Asian spot LNG has surpassed $20/mmBtu. NYK Line led the gainers with +8%, while COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation posted the largest decline for a third consecutive week.
July 14, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.98 points (0.5%) last week, closing at 195.58 points, while the S&P 500 gained 1.23%. The UPI entered its fifth stage of deceleration, but this time the weighted index rose, reflected in a strong 16:4 ratio of advancing to declining stocks. The modest overall gain masked a significant decline in one heavyweight (COSCO, -9.21%). Trading volume was again below average, which does not support an upward trend. Asian LNG prices reached a three-week high ($18 for August delivery) following renewed Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes. Tsakos Energy Navigation led the gainers with +6.13%, while COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation was the only significant decliner.
July 7, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index lost 3.14 points (1.59%) last week, closing at 194.60 points, while the S&P 500 gained 1.76% in a holiday-shortened week. The UPI continues to weaken following a slowdown in its decline, though the weighted index lost only a quarter of a per cent. The ratio of advancing to declining stocks was even at 10:10, and volume was slightly below average. The UPI remains above its 50-week moving average at 190 points, leaving room for a safe decline toward this long-term support. The first Qatari LNG tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS activated amid easing tensions. At the same time, Qatar extended its force majeure until mid-August, with liquefaction units expected to resume in early September. ALNG led the gainers with +8.76%, while COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation fell nearly 13% — the only significant decline of the week.
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