Bunker Fuels

Bunker fuel availability is constrained across various grades in key East of Suez ports, with Singapore experiencing tight VLSFO supply

Global seaborne coal loadings saw a 3.0% increase in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 756.8 million tonnes.

Brazilian biodiesel producers are focusing on exports and international certifications due to domestic market instability and idle capacity

Fratelli Cosulich Group is investing in new vessels to adapt to the evolving marine fuels market, maintaining profitability

A new report identifies significant hurdles to the widespread adoption of drop-in fuels in maritime shipping, including long timelines.

CONCAWE has issued a guideline for assessing new materials in marine fuel production to support the industry's decarbonization.

Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO biofuel price fell only slightly, cushioned by higher feedstock costs despite a larger drop in conventional VLSFO.

Maritime industry's move to low-carbon fuels demands transparent verification of sustainable fuel supply chains

OPEC's oil output increased in July as Gulf states resumed supplies after the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

Axpo Italia and Vitol completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunker delivery at the Port of Civitavecchia, Italy.

Oil prices are rising due to supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz and unresolved US-Iran negotiations

Maritec-Naias found high phenolic compound levels in bunker fuel samples from several Chinese ports, posing potential risks.

Petrobras now offers barge bunkering for VLSFO and LSMGO at Brazil's Port of Suape, alongside existing ex-pipe delivery

India's seaborne crude oil imports saw a marginal decline in the first half of 2026, after an increase in 2025

India's west coast ports saw reduced bunker fuel demand in July due to poor weather and limited barge availability.

New analysis explores policy mechanisms and financial support strategies to bridge the cost gap for low-emission shipping fuels

US gasoline spot prices rose sharply from March to July 2026, despite EPA waivers, due to tight inventories and strong demand

Iran is shifting crude oil exports to its Jask terminal in the Gulf of Oman to bypass U.S. sanctions and reduce risks.

Official Chinese oil demand figures might be lower than actual consumption due to a rise in unlicensed fuel sales

US fuel oil supply dropped by 11% in July, with daily averages falling despite a rise in imports and production

California's major ports are evaluating the potential for commercial methanol bunkering operations to begin by 2028

The Marine Fuels Alliance will provide guidance on maritime liens in bunker contracts amid rising reports of unpaid fuel deliveries

Russian seaborne exports of refined petroleum products fell to a decade low in July, influenced by Ukrainian strikes on refineries

Saudi crude oil shipments to the U.S. have stopped for months due to U.S.-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf.

US crude oil imports from the Middle East are expected to reach 600,000 barrels daily in August, a post-Iran war peak

A study reveals Singapore's large harbor craft are ready for B100 biofuel, provided proper fuel handling is implemented

Dutch fuel prices have fallen due to decreased oil costs, stemming from easing tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil product inventories in Fujairah, UAE, rose 7.5% to a two-week high, driven by an increase in heavy distillate stocks.

Oil prices are falling after Iran and Oman announced a deal to resume energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Red Sea disruptions and a CPC pipeline halt are reshaping global oil flows, impacting prices and arbitrage opportunities.