Saudi Aramco has halted Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) exports from its Juaymah terminal in eastern Saudi Arabia after structural damage to part of the delivery system carrying propane and butane, according to Reuters.

The incident occurred on February 23, prompting Aramco to activate its emergency response plan. Propane and butane shipments scheduled from Juaymah over the next few weeks have been canceled, while the company evaluates the scope and duration of the impact. The company reported no leaks or injuries, and exports from its West Coast facilities remain unaffected.

The outage was caused by the collapse of a portion of the trestle carrying propane and butane pipelines, as Reuters reported.

It is worth noting that the Juaymah terminal, near the Jafurah gas field and Ras Tanura refinery, is one of the world’s largest exporters of LPG, including propane and butane.

The disruption comes at a critical time for global LPG markets, with Saudi supplies being vital for buyers in Japan, South Korea, China, and India.

According to Kpler ship tracking data, Juaymah exported an average of 450,000 tons of LPG per month in 2024 and 2025. India received roughly 60% of last year’s exports, while China accounted for about 15%.

Propane futures for March delivery on the Far East index jumped nearly 5% to over $590 per metric ton, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) pricing data showed, marking the highest level since early April 2025.