Just a day after brokers were talking up VLGC market strength, rates have taken a big tumble.

Spot rates from the US to Asia plunged 21% to $99,200 per day on Tuesday, while the Baltic Exchange assessed Middle East to Japan earnings at $116,900 per day, down 3% from Monday.

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Analysts blamed the weakening price arbitrage between the two regions.