Singapore, April 21 -- Singapore is increasing purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from other regions worldwide as conflict in the Middle East disrupts shipments of the fuel used to generate electricity at home. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) said on April 20 that some LNG shipments from the Middle East have been affected by the ongoing conflict. It added that Singapore GasCo, established in 2025 to centralise the procurement and supply of natural gas, is making the purchases to ensure sufficient fuel to meet demand. EMA said in March that Singapore GasCo will step in to fill any gaps if needed. Around a fifth of global LNG flowed through the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict, but supplies along the critical route have since been...