European LPG Prices Firm in Early September 2025 on Tight Supply and Seasonal Blending Demand
Patricia Jose Perez18-Sep-2025
In the first half of September 2025, LPG prices in Belgium turned bullish on a combination of tightening supply fundamentals, seasonal recovery in demand, and increasing feedstock costs. Crude oil benchmarks recovered by 1.2%, and freight rates from the U.S. to Europe increased by 0.7% which added to the increased landed cost of LPG. Although consumer sentiment in Europe remains weak, demand appears to be strong, especially in Germany and the ARA.
Key Highlights:
In Belgium, propane and butane prices increased due to tight supply, a seasonal increase in gasoline blending demand, and increased U.S. exports.
Freight costs and crude oil benchmarks increased upward pressure on landed LPG prices, whereas ARA gasoline inventory levels remained low.
Butane demand shot up as blenders secured volumes ahead of the switch to winter-grade specs in mid-September.
Propane exports from the U.S. increased by *.** entering early September, reflecting a strong global appetite following the European holiday season.
In early September ****, Liquefied Petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Belgium went up, with propane increasing *.** to USD ***/MT and butane rising *.** to USD ***/MT.
The bullishness in LPG prices was aided by renewed bidding interest in the European propane-large cargo segment and tightening contango on the front end of the curve. Signs of demand recovery emerged...
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