Understanding LPG prices
Raw materials and production
Propane and butane are hydrocarbons separated during natural-gas processing and petroleum refining. They are commonly associated with liquefied petroleum gas, but LPG composition varies. Liquefaction allows these gases to be stored and transported under suitable conditions.
Applications and consumption
Household cooking, heating, industrial fuel and petrochemical production consume these products. Propane and butane have different physical properties, which affect use and seasonal blending. A quotation for one component should not be assumed to represent every LPG mixture.
What affects LPG prices?
Refinery output, gas-processing supply, shipping, weather and chemical demand influence prices. Seasonal fuel requirements can change the balance between components. Composition, delivery location and quotation units explain differences between LPG, propane and butane market references.
How to read LPG price today
This page follows LPG in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
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Frequently asked questions about LPG
What is LPG price today?
The latest available value is 8,070.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects LPG prices?
Refinery output, gas-processing supply, shipping, weather and chemical demand influence prices. Seasonal fuel requirements can change the balance between components. Composition, delivery location and quotation units explain differences between LPG, propane and butane market references.
What is LPG used for in everyday life and industry?
Household cooking, heating, industrial fuel and petrochemical production consume these products. Propane and butane have different physical properties, which affect use and seasonal blending. A quotation for one component should not be assumed to represent every LPG mixture.
Why can local LPG prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical LPG prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.