Pakistan’s re-liquefied natural gas (RLNG) imports remained under pressure in June 2026 as limited availability of spot LNG cargoes and rising oil-linked prices significantly increased import costs, according to Arif Habib Limited.

The brokerage reported that the weighted average RLNG price on the SNGPL network rose 66 percent compared with the same month last year. The increase was attributed to higher international oil prices, the import of only one spot LNG cargo by Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL), and higher LNG terminal charges.

During June, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) imported three LNG cargoes under long-term supply agreements, with average RLNG deliveries of around 309 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd). The cargoes were procured at an average Brent slope of 13.37 percent.

PLL imported only one spot LNG cargo during the month, contributing an additional 26 mmcfd to the country’s RLNG supply.

According to the brokerage, the spot cargo was purchased at a Brent slope of 19.2 percent on a delivered ex-ship (DES) basis. While the shipment provided some relief to domestic gas supplies, it also reflected the elevated cost of securing LNG from the spot market amid tight global availability.