Bunker Fuels

Singapore's residual fuel oil inventories saw a 2% average decline in August, attributed to decreased net imports

US natural gas prices fell to $2.87/MMBtu, extending a retreat from recent highs due to anticipated supply increases

A proposed U.S.-Venezuela oil deal is facing criticism from both government allies and opposition forces in Venezuela

Unexpected US refinery outages during maintenance season could reduce product tanker cargo volumes and impact freight rates

Rotterdam's biofuel bunker prices are climbing due to expensive feedstock, even as conventional fuel costs decline.

Fossil fuel importers faced an estimated $330 billion in additional costs for seaborne crude oil, oil products, and LNG.

Middle East tanker exports are navigating a third phase of market adjustments since the Hormuz crisis commenced, impacting capacity.

Saudi Aramco is increasing heavy crude sales, utilizing the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring other Persian Gulf nations' export growth

CMA CGM achieved a new biomethanol bunkering record in Shanghai, supplying 8,016 tonnes to a container vessel.

Global demand for low-emission marine fuels could surge over five times by 2050 with new IMO emission regulations

Petrobras has resumed VLSFO bunker sales at Brazil's Port of Itaqui, while LSMGO sales remain suspended.

Oil prices edged lower due to Venezuela supply reports and U.S.-Iran discussions over the Strait of Hormuz.

US natural gas inventories unexpectedly dropped, signaling a potential increase in future demand and influencing market sentiment

Emvolon has signed a $450 million, seven-year agreement with Freepoint Commodities for biomethanol offtake and project financing

GCMD released a report outlining a practical approach for shipowners to verify marine biofuel quantity and renewable content

Bunker fuel demand in Houston remains steady, with VLSFO and LSMGO available within 4-5 days lead time

Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil shipments to Asia, utilizing an Egyptian pipeline and the Strait of Hormuz due to Houthi threats.

Turkey's diesel imports from the US and India surged to record levels in August due to a Russian export ban and Iran conflict disruptions.

Petrobras is now authorized to provide bunker fuel via barge to foreign-bound ships at Brazil's Suape Port

Crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased to 6-8 million barrels daily due to higher Middle East production

An unplanned shutdown at South Africa's Natref refinery has impacted jet fuel supply to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

CMB.TECH posted a $364.4 million net profit in Q2 2026, driven by strong tanker and dry bulk markets

CIMC SOE has started construction on two 20,000-cbm LNG bunker vessels for GSX Energy, expanding the global LNG refueling fleet

Caspian CPC Blend oil exports are forecast at 1.5 million bpd for September, slightly down from August due to maintenance.

DNV indicates dual-fuel vessels might not solely use alternative fuels, opting for conventional if more profitable.

Export disruptions are increasingly hurting tanker demand as seaborne volumes decline and oil stocks decrease, according to BIMCO.

European natural gas prices fell 3% following reports of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz transit talks

Woodside Energy is boosting oil developments and withdrawing two 2030 low-carbon targets as crude prices climb

RMI's analysis with UCL indicates the existing Net Zero Framework is the most robust option for maritime decarbonization.

Soybean oil futures fell over 7% due to US biofuel policy uncertainty impacting demand outlook