A Japanese energy and mineral resources agency said June LNG spot landed price in Japan was $17.10 per MMBtu.

Freeport LNG said its Texas facility has begun major maintenance work that will continue through late August.

Gulf markets fell, led by Qatar, after the largest escalation in the US-Iran conflict since the sides agreed a 60-day peace pact last month. A new IMF report said Qatar is the commodity producer most directly exposed to disruptions in energy output and transport. Qatar's QE Index slipped 0.8%, Saudi Arabia's benchmark index fell 0.4% and the Dubai Financial Market General Index dropped 0.2%.