Highlights

• World oil demand is forecast to increase by 740 kb/d y-o-y in 2025, up marginally from last month’s Report, with resilient deliveries in advanced economies contrasting with relatively muted consumption in emerging economies. OECD demand growth of 80 kb/d y-o-y

Integr8 Fuels has published its latest Bunker Quality Trends report, offering unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of marine fuels. Drawing on comprehensive data from over 130 million metric tons (MT) of deliveries, the report provides an in-depth analysis of

Fitch Ratings has cut its 2025 Henry Hub natural gas price assumption, reflecting lower year-to-date prices and inventory levels that have been above the five-year average. All base‑case assumptions for oil and European gas are unchanged.

The Brent and WTI oil

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today published its report on Project CAPTURED, presenting findings from the world’s first demonstration of a complete carbon value chain for onboard captured carbon dioxide (CO2).

This is the first of a two-part series,

Singapore and Malaysia

Bunker demand in Singapore has been good so far this week, according to a source. VLSFO delivery times now vary significantly by supplier — some can meet orders within eight days, while others require bookings nearly two weeks

Condition monitoring specialist CM Technologies (CMT) has warned that the recent spike in fuel quality problems at major bunkering hubs is creating fresh operational risks for shipowners and underlines the need for more rigorous real-time monitoring on board.

Reports from Bureau

Clean
LR2
LR2 freight in the MEG improved gently again this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index went from WS150.28 to WS156.78. A TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent trip also climbed up $259,375 to $4.23 million.
West of Suez, Mediterranean/East LR2’s ended

Introduction
For purposes of certainty, under English Law, it is assumed that time-related stipulations in commercial contracts are to be construed strictly. However, the typical contractual provisions as to time differ between commodity sale contracts and charter parties, often leading

North America

Bunker fuel availability is steady in Houston, and port conditions remain normal. There is some barge congestion reported at the port over the past week, which has led to delay in delivery of HSFO.

Suppliers are now recommending to book

U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the loss of tax credits for imported biofuels and generally