*Japan’s LNG imports rebounded 14% quarter-on-quarter to 14.78mn tons last quarter, up from 12.95mn tons in Q2. Volumes were still 6% below year-ago levels.

*Australia remained Japan’s largest supplier at 5.74mn tons (39%). Qatar supplied just 65,000 tons, down 95% year-on-year, with no deliveries in August or September. Exports remain severely restricted by the conflict and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz (MEES, 23 October). (CONTINUED - 176 WORDS)