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United States / Panama Canal trade route

U.S. propane exports grew 11% in the first half of 2026

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Summary

EIA reports U.S. propane exports of 2 million barrels per day in January–June 2026, up 11% from a year earlier. April reached 2.1 million. The report says water constraints at the Panama Canal raise transport costs and may limit that trade.

Why it may matter to operators

These are LPG trade figures, distinct from crude oil and diesel. EIA does not quantify an impact on fuel prices in Panama.

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