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CommoditiesMedium•3 November 2026•
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US LNG Exports to Europe Surge by 1 Million Tons Ahead of Winter

Key Facts

1U.S. LNG exports to Europe rose by 1 million tons last month to reach a total of 6.89 million tons.
2U.S. exports hit their second-highest level in history driven by an uptick in demand ahead of the winter season.

U.S. LNG exports to Europe rose by 1 million tons last month to reach a total of 6.89 million tons. Reuters reported that this surge pushed American exports to their second-highest level in history, driven by an uptick in European demand ahead of the winter season.

The European scramble for supply has diverted more U.S. cargoes to the region compared to Asia, supporting energy sector margins. According to Oilprice.com, exports to Asia remained nearly unchanged at 2.73 million tons, down slightly from 2.84 million tons in September.

The EIA Weekly Petroleum Report is scheduled for release on November 4, 2026, which will provide further insight into U.S. energy inventories. Markets are also awaiting U.S. Balance of Trade data on the same date, with total exports forecasted at $320.3 billion.