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New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2

With the EIA now forecasting Brent to average $90.56/bl in Q2, global VLSFO prices are likely to hold over $700/mt in April-June.

12 Mar 2026

Tideform Adds AI Agent to Marine Fuel Intelligence Platform

The company, originally known as BunkerEx, has been relaunched with Kenneth Juhls serving as CEO as well as leading procurement platform AuctionConnect.

12 Mar 2026

IEA Sees Global Oil Supply Drop by 8 Million b/d Amid Middle East War

The IEA says the emergency oil release provides a temporary buffer, with the broader market impact depending on how long Hormuz shipping disruptions last.

12 Mar 2026

VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?

Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers.

12 Mar 2026

Idemitsu and Consort Bunkers Explore Methanol Supply in Singapore and East Asia

Idemitsu Kosan and Consort Bunkers are seeking to develop a methanol bunker supply chain targeting Singapore and key ports across East Asia.

12 Mar 2026

Sing Fuels Hires Vice President for Centre of Excellence

The new hire was previously head of operations and shipping for Axiom Global Oil & Gas Trading in Dubai.

12 Mar 2026

US to Release 172 Million bbls of Oil from Reserve in Coordinated IEA Action

The US currently holds around 415.4 million bbls of crude oil in strategic petroleum reserves.

12 Mar 2026

US Court Dismisses Charges Against Dan-Bunkering From Former Employees

Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc had faced a range of charges including wrongful termination, breach of employment agreement and fraudulent inducement.

12 Mar 2026

Bernhard Schulte Adds Hybrid Methanol-Ready Vessel to Fleet

It is designed to support offshore wind operations and maintenance as well as construction work.

12 Mar 2026

Salalah Bunkering Suspended After Drone Attack

Drones hit fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah on Wednesday afternoon.

12 Mar 2026

Maersk Implements Emergency Bunker Surcharge Amid Middle East Crisis

Maersk says the emergency bunker surcharge will be applicable from March 25.

12 Mar 2026

IINO Lines Completes Biofuel Trial on Wind-Assisted Bulk Carrier

The vessel bunkered B24-VLSFO at Zhoushan and used it for a voyage from Australia to Japan.

12 Mar 2026

New Study Raises Doubts Over LNG and Methanol as 'Stepping Stones' to Ammonia

UCL research finds investments in the fuels may offer limited support for a future transition to zero-emission ammonia in shipping.

12 Mar 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 10

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 5 – March 11, 2026.

12 Mar 2026

Fire Reported After Container Ship Hit Off Jebel Ali

This is the third container ship that has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz since the Middle Crisis began.

12 Mar 2026

Equinor to Supply Bio-Methanol to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ships in Belgium

Equinor will begin deliveries of mass-balanced bio-methanol starting late this year.

12 Mar 2026

Drone Attack Hits Fuel Storage at Port of Salalah

No casualties were reported from the attack.

11 Mar 2026

Fear Drives Crude Upward Again As Iran warns: "Expect Oil At $200 Per Barrel."

Trump fires back that the U.S. will continue striking Iran "if we want."

11 Mar 2026

Oilmar Eyes Expansion with New Head of Asia Appointment

The move expands the remit of its recently established China Desk as it looks to strengthen its presence across key Asian bunkering and trading markets, the company told Ship & Bunker.

11 Mar 2026

Crew Evacuated from Bulk Carrier Bound for India After Attack Off Oman

The Thailand-flagged vessel, Mayuree Naree, was en route to Kandla port in India.

11 Mar 2026