Bunker Fuels

China's crude oil imports fell by 29% in May, mainly due to price movements, affecting global commodity trade.

Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) completed its first B100 marine biodiesel bunkering for a tanker in Hong Kong.

US crude oil inventories declined by 9.119 million barrels, significantly surpassing the forecasted reduction of 3.400 million barrels

US gasoline inventories are approaching critical lows, which may necessitate a sharp reduction in exports during peak summer demand

Gasum has secured long-term LNG terminal capacity at Klaipeda, enhancing its ability to supply Northwestern Europe with LNG and bio-LNG.

West Africa's clean petroleum product imports fell by 44% year-on-year from April to May, impacting shipping demand

An analysis of 354 tanker fixtures in spring 2026 compares crude oil loading activity between the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

Bunker fuel availability in Singapore and Malaysia shows mixed trends for VLSFO, HSFO, and LSMGO.

European natural gas prices edged lower as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran eased geopolitical tensions

Kuwait is offering crude oil to Asian refiners for the first time since the Iran war began, indicating a resumption of oil flows.

Verde Marine Energy is now fully compliant with the EU's RED III directive, enhancing its sustainable marine biofuel supply.

TMD Energy and Double Corporate extended their agreement to develop green bioenergy fuels for EU and Asian markets.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's LUMINARA was the first international cruise ship to receive LNG bunkering in Hokkaido, Japan

FuelEU Maritime pooling values for B100 and LBM biofuels have fallen, impacting their cost-effectiveness for compliance

The United States has resumed importing Iraqi crude oil, with volumes reaching 43,000 barrels per day after a prior halt

The global orderbook for Very Large Crude Carriers has reached a record high, with 262 vessels on order

ADNOC is reportedly increasing oil exports despite concerns over a potential Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil trade, threatening a decline in tanker demand.

Geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are causing a widening gap in bunker fuel availability across global markets

Extended vessel idling due to the Strait of Hormuz closure presents critical fuel quality management challenges for operators

Seascale Energy and Lloyd's Register Advisory are collaborating to share knowledge on low-carbon fuels and maritime decarbonization.

A Mercuria executive warns of an impending fuel crisis that could idle 10% of the global shipping fleet.

An Indian firm will export 250,000 mt/year of e-methanol to Sri Lanka for bunkering, supporting green shipping initiatives

US natural gas futures dropped nearly 2% as high inventories and weaker LNG export flows pressured prices.

Maersk's Laura Maersk container ship was bunkered with 100% ethanol for the second time in the Port of Rotterdam.

ORLEN launched a market survey for stakeholder input on its small-scale LNG and bioLNG supply infrastructure in Poland and Lithuania

Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO biofuel bunker price saw a $9/mt increase, despite a significant $64/mt drop in POMEME feedstock costs

Speculators reduced net-long bets on ICE Brent futures, with new short positions driving the market shift.

US energy companies have increased their active oil and natural gas rig count for the seventh consecutive week.

OPEC+ is set to approve its fourth monthly oil output target increase, influencing global oil markets and bunker prices.