Bunker Fuel Market Faces Continued Volatility in August Due to Geopolitical Tensions
Geopolitical tensions and crude price volatility are set to keep the global bunker fuel market unstable through August.
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Geopolitical tensions and crude price volatility are set to keep the global bunker fuel market unstable through August.
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CBOT wheat futures rose on Monday as renewed conflict between Russia and Ukraine heightened fears of Black Sea export disruptions.
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