Latest data (September 18, 2026): UPI 232.88 (-2.67%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 19.67% UPI 6M 0.79% UPI 12M 39.54%
Latest data (September 18, 2026): UPI 232.88 (-2.67%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 19.67% UPI 6M 0.79% UPI 12M 39.54%
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 21 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
September 29, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index fell 6.39 points (2.67%) in Week 39-2026 to close at 232.88, sliding back toward its August support. Breadth was sharply negative — just 3 of 21 constituents rose against 18 decliners, with a median move of −2.17% — though the weighted index held up better (wUPI −1.39%) and volume ran below average. The driver was again geopolitics: renewed expectations of an imminent Iran resolution drained the crisis premium, even as weekend news pointed back toward disappointment. The gas market cooled in parallel, with Asian prices retreating from four-year highs to $25.85/MMBtu as Northeast Asia enters winter well-covered; European storage climbed above 70%, easing winter-supply concerns. Expectations of higher Qatari exports — signalled by a rise in “dark” transits near Hormuz — added downward pressure. Spot tanker rates firmed to $29,500 (Atlantic) and $31,000 (Pacific).
September 22, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index barely moved in Week 38-2026, slipping 0.36 points (0.15%) to close at 239.27, while the S&P 500 lost 0.08%. The pause masked a split beneath the surface: decliners outnumbered gainers 8:12, and the median constituent fell 1.85%, yet the weighted index (wUPI) rose 0.6% as the heavier-weighted names — again predominantly Asian — outperformed. Trading volume ran above average. The macro backdrop was unchanged, with Asian and European gas prices firm as both regions compete for winter cargoes; European storage sits around 68.5% full, below seasonal norms, and QatarGas confirmed that the Ras Laffan refurbishment will take three years. Spot tanker rates edged up to $24,500 (Atlantic) and $26,750 (Pacific) but remain close to break-even.
September 15, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 3.75 points (1.59%) last week, closing at a new all-time high of 239.62 points, while the S&P 500 lost 0.80%. The UPI’s rise was driven by 16 companies, with 4 falling and 1 unchanged; the median gain was 2.07%, and the weighted index rose 0.6%. Company-specific news dominated the week: New Fortress Energy surged 20.44% on completing its restructuring and 50:1 share consolidation, while Tsakos Energy Navigation rose 9.51% on the prospect of a dividend increase. Gas prices rose in both Europe and Asia — European prices reached their highest intraday levels since late December 2022 — while spot tanker rates remain low. ADNOC Logistics & Services (+6.84%) and the oil majors also advanced, supported by renewed US–Iran tensions.
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