At the end of the 28th week, the global bunker indices published by MABUX continued their moderate growth amid signs of relative market stabilization. The 380 HSFO index increased by USD 1.65, rising from USD 467.17/MT to USD 468.82/MT, although

The 2025 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) was launched today at the 9th OPEC International Seminar. First published in 2007, and now in its 19th edition, the Organization’s flagship annual publication offers valuable insight on the medium- and long-term prospects

Northwest Europe

Lead times of 9-10 days are recommended for HSFO and LSMGO in the ARA, up from last week's 6-8 days and 5-6 days, respectively. VLSFO lead times have come down from 6-8 days to 5-6 days. Prompt supply is

The global economy has outperformed expectations so far in 1H25, with data indicating better-thanexpected growth in India, China and Brazil in 1Q25. In the US, underlying growth remained solid, while the Eurozone experienced a modest rebound from last year. This

Driven by tightening global regulations, emissions monitoring systems are emerging as a critical investment for shipowners and charterers, but operating in this changing landscape is not easy. This is precisely why futureproof, flexible and modular solutions are critical characteristics in

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO lead times in Singapore remain highly variable. Some suppliers are quoting as few as six days, while others recommend booking up to two weeks in advance due to long-term nominations—typically contract-based stems that take priority over spot

An early look at how the new sulphur limit is reshaping bunker demand, fuel availability and quality, and operational strategies across the Mediterranean.

Focus on the Mediterranean ECA

The Mediterranean Emission Control Area (Med ECA) came into force on 1 May 2025,

In 2024, the United States imported about 17% of its domestic energy supply, half of the record share set in 2006 and the lowest share since 1985, according to our Monthly Energy Review. The decline in imports' share of supply

The U.S. Gulf clean tanker market surged last week, marking one of the strongest upward freight shifts seen so far this year. The rally — centered on TC14 (USGC–UKC) — wasn’t just a blip of volatility, but a convergence of

Clean

LR2

LR2 freight in the MEG continued its downward trajectory this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index dropped 23.61 points to WS120 and a TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent voyage also went from $4.03 million to $3.59 million.

West of Suez, Mediterranean/East LR2’s plateaued