Russian LPG shipments rise and reshuffle after EU propane ban
- The EU banned imports of Russian propane on December 20
- While Türkiye remained the key destination for Russia’s seaborne exports in January, Vortexa data showed a cargo was shipped from Russia to West Africa for the first time since 2021
- Russian LPG exports rose 15.6% month-on-month in January to their highest level since May 2023
The European Union banned imports of Russian propane in late December, leading to a reported plunge in domestic prices and a minor reshuffle of export cargoes out of Russia