Imports of liquefied natural gas to Taiwan rose in October 2008 to 23%, showing the largest volume for the current three months.The island has purchased 915 227 metric tons of LNG. When the price of fuel jumped over the same period last year by 35% – up to 746 dollars per tonne of LNG. Taiwan meets 95% of its gas needs through imports. 80% of the gas used in the power industry, reported Bloomberg.