Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Global LNG Market Power Drives Price Discrepancies, Limiting Arbitrage Opportunities.

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RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Price Discrimination and Limits to Arbitrage in Global LNG Markets
Robert A. Ritz

Paper Summary

Gas prices vary globally despite LNG trade, with major exporters like Qatar not engaging in price arbitrage. Market power can explain price differences, not just transport costs. Limitations in the LNG market prevent others from arbitraging, impacting US LNG exports.

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