Sonatrach and Saudi Aramco have increased their official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for November 2026. Algeria’s state-owned energy company, Sonatrach, raised its price for propane by $155 per tonne to $825. It also increased its butane price by $300 per tonne to $1,050 for the same period. Saudi Aramco adjusted its pricing schedules as well, moving its propane price up by $40 per tonne to $720. Saudi Aramco simultaneously raised its butane price by $50 per tonne to reach $780 for November. These adjustments follow shifts in supply dynamics for the global market. Each company maintains these price structures for its respective export commitments throughout the month.
Drivers of Global Price Hikes
Stronger seasonal demand and tight global supplies are the primary factors driving these price adjustments across the market. Increased consumption requirements in the Asia-Pacific region have strained current availability, impacting export flows from producers. Regional requirements in the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and Turkey further influence the available volumes for international trade. These supply constraints coincide with a period where buyers in Algeria and Saudi Arabia observe heightened procurement needs. Market participants continue to manage these conditions as the elevated pricing structures take effect for November. Consistent pressure on available reserves remains a central element of the current global pricing environment.
Details of Sonatrach Price Adjustments
Sonatrach implemented significant adjustments to its export pricing structure for the month of November 2026. Data from the Algerian state-owned energy company indicates that the price increases for its liquefied petroleum gas products range from 23% to 40% compared to previous levels. These percentage shifts reflect the adjusted per-tonne figures applied to propane and butane exports throughout the current month.
Saudi Aramco also adjusted its pricing schedules for November 2026, though the scale of these changes differs from those reported by the Algerian producer. Official figures show that Saudi Aramco increased its liquefied petroleum gas prices by a range of 5.9% to 6.8%. These pricing adjustments form the basis of the company's export commitments for the period, maintaining the current market trajectory for its propane and butane supplies.
