Bunker Fuels

Tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz have dropped significantly, with vessels opting for the Iranian route.

Persistent oil price volatility, fueled by shipping disruptions and geopolitical friction, threatens to entrench core inflation.

CPC Corporation has paused new bunker nominations at Keelung port following technical issues with its bunker barges.

HyFive has secured 60% of its HyMet Musel plant's e-methanol output for an ARA-based customer.

Maritime diversions from the Red Sea via the Cape of Good Hope are increasing tanker tonne-mile demand and operational costs

IBIA's technical group found no direct link between shale oil in marine fuels and vessel operational issues.

Shipping companies are increasingly adopting biofuels, including B100 and blends, to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance requirements.

Singapore's residual fuel oil stocks increased by 10% in July, reaching 19.25 million barrels.

China's domestic oil and gas output hit record highs in 2025, strengthening national energy security.

Ship owners are seeking ways to optimize aging bulker and tanker fleets for better efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance

Biofuel bunker prices in Rotterdam, including B30-VLSFO and B30-LSMGO, have seen notable increases.

Hamburg Port Authority has published new safety and operational guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering.

Egypt's crude oil production has reached a two-year peak, with petroleum product exports exceeding 2.3 million tonnes.

Ukrainian long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries are causing significant and lasting disruptions to local economies.

The EU's revised ETS will provide allowances for green bunker fuels, but lacks specific earmarking for e-fuels.

The US State Department has issued fresh sanctions against a Cuban petroleum exploration entity and two gas importers.

Bunker fuel availability in key American ports is stable, with Houston seeing higher demand for conventional fuel grades.

Antwerp-Bruges reported a 3% year-on-year increase in bunker fuel sales during Q2, totaling 2 million metric tons

Biofuel bunker volumes at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a 36% year-on-year reduction in Q2, reaching 27,000 metric tons

US fuel oil production and supply experienced a notable decrease in July, with daily output down 3% from June levels

European natural gas prices rose as Red Sea maritime disruptions caused LNG shipment delays, affecting supply prospects.

Gibraltar saw 553 marine fuel calls last month, its second-highest total this year, increasing 12.6% year-on-year for H1 2026

South Korea is considering the Suez Canal as an emergency crude oil import route if the Red Sea faces a full blockade.

India is pushing for biofuel adoption, including ethanol and biogas, to counter rising oil prices and secure energy supplies

China's domestic crude oil output hit a record 216 million tons in 2025, boosting energy security.

Venezuela's crude oil production remains below historical levels despite eased US sanctions, highlighting ongoing challenges for the…

South Korea is bolstering its crude oil reserves in response to Red Sea and Black Sea maritime disruptions.

Renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing shipping companies to re-evaluate payment strategies for maritime operations

China's imports of Russian crude oil fell to a multi-month low by mid-July, despite increased volumes to India and Turkey

Houthi maritime attacks are sustaining high European natural gas prices due to increased geopolitical risk premiums.