Latest data (June 6, 2026): UPI 203.97 (0.26%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -3.91% UPI 6M 25.62% UPI 12M 21.75%
Latest data (June 6, 2026): UPI 203.97 (0.26%) Historical performance: UPI 3M -3.91% UPI 6M 25.62% UPI 12M 21.75%
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 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.
June 2, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index lost 11.38 points (5.30%) last week, closing at 203.44 points and breaking below its support range. At the same time, the S&P 500 gained 1.43% — its ninth consecutive weekly gain, supported by optimism around a potential US–Iran memorandum and a nearly 10% drop in oil prices. The ratio of advancing to declining stocks was just 3:16, the median change was -3%, and the weighted index fell 3.6% — a convergence with the wUPI, which had been more negative in previous weeks. Trading volume was only slightly elevated.
May 26, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.11 points (0.05%) last week, closing at 214.82 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.88% — its eighth consecutive weekly gain, supported by optimism around Middle East peace negotiations. The UPI continues to move sideways within a support range roughly defined by 212 and 219 points. The median change was 0.14%; the weighted index fell by over 1%; and the ratio of advancing to declining stocks was 11:9. Trading volume remains at pre-war levels and continues to decline. Qatar has now smuggled a fifth tanker through the Strait of Hormuz with AIS turned off.
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