Taiwan has temporarily suspended spot market purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.
The decision follows the Pacific nation's order to close Taipei's unofficial representative office, marking a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations.
The suspension targets spot market transactions, leaving long-term contracts potentially unaffected for now.
However, the move introduces immediate supply-side friction for Taiwan, which relies on diversified LNG imports to meet its energy needs.
The diplomatic break raises questions about the stability of future energy trade flows between the two nations.
This development comes as Taiwan was already reviewing its LNG imports from Papua New Guinea in response to the diplomatic shift.