Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach Raised LPG Prices
Major global energy suppliers have increased selling prices for propane and butane for the month of October.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach have raised their official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) due to rising oil prices and increased global demand. The price hikes took effect for October 2026.
Why it matters
As the primary benchmarks for energy supplies across the Asia-Pacific, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions, these price shifts signal broader cost adjustments in the global energy market. The increases reflect tightening supply conditions driven by elevated crude oil prices and robust international demand.
Saudi Aramco increased propane to $680 per ton and butane to $730 per ton, while Sonatrach raised propane to $670 and butane to $750 per metric ton. These figures represent increases of up to 23% compared to previous pricing levels.
The players
Saudi Aramco
This Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company is one of the largest energy firms in the world.
Sonatrach
This state-owned Algerian oil and gas company operates extensively across the energy sector in Africa and Europe.
The details
Saudi Aramco’s adjustments set the standard for supply contracts extending into the Asia-Pacific region. Simultaneously, Sonatrach’s new pricing serves as the benchmark for trade activities throughout the Mediterranean and Black Sea markets.
Timeline
October 2026 marks the period when the new liquefied petroleum gas selling prices are currently in effect.
Market Landscape
These price adjustments follow a documented pattern of volatility established in the International Energy Agency’s global natural gas market reports. The moves reflect an ongoing consolidation of energy benchmarks as producers react to fluctuating crude oil values.
Rising LPG costs may eventually lead to increased utility or fuel expenditures for industrial and residential consumers in affected regions. Market participants should prepare for potential downstream price adjustments as these wholesale benchmarks cascade through regional supply chains.
The takeaway
Consumers and industrial operators should monitor regional energy contracts as these benchmark increases often signal a shift in broader utility pricing. Maintaining awareness of global oil trends is essential for anticipating potential changes in regional energy expenditures.
Further reading
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