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liquefied natural gas

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noun

  1.  LNG.  a mixture of various gases, esp methane, liquefied under pressure for transportation and used as an engine fuel

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Higher prices for raw materials such as oil, coal and liquefied natural gas are expected to raise the state utility’s fuel purchase costs and reduce its operating profit, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Australia is the biggest supplier of liquefied natural gas to Japan, which in turn is a source for about seven percent of Australia's diesel.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Exxon has an ownership stake in a major liquefied natural gas plant in Qatar that was damaged in an Iranian attack.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Taiwan relies heavily on fuel imports, with about 37% of its liquefied natural gas supply linked to Middle East routes via the Strait of Hormuz, according to Goldman Sachs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Economic growth in 2006 reached 12.6% as prices for oil,   petrochemicals, and liquefied natural gas remained high, and foreign   direct investment continued to grow to support expanded capacity in   the energy sector.

From The 2007 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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