Crude oil prices traded flat during Thursday's trading.

Bunker buyers can expect more volatility with pricing in the weeks ahead as a cold winter in North America and geo-politics play into market indicators.

The holiday hangover is coming to a close and companies across many sectors are planning for what they would like 2015 to look like, especially with a cheap energy complex.

Sustained lows for energy expenses should equal higher retained earnings and hopefully spur more international trading in 2015.