Japan's Electricity Shock Rooted in LNG Contract Structure
The International Energy Agency forecasts Japan's wholesale electricity prices to rise by nearly 40% in late 2026. The primary cause is identified as a contract structure where LNG price fluctuations directly impact electricity costs, leading to lower price absorption capacity compared to Europe.
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