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MABUX ARA LNG Bunker Index
Port LNG$/mton MGO LS$/mton Date
ARA
1 563.00
+121.00
1 380.00
-15.00
Oct 12
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Port	LNG$/mton	MGO LS$/mton	Date
ARA	1 563.00	+121.00	1 380.00	-15.00	Oct 12

MABUX Global Bunker Index

380HSFO$/mton		VLS FO$/mton		MGO LS$/mton		Date
725.67	+3.28	852.36	-1.90	1 513.46	-13.52	Oct 13

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All Indexes in $/mton	380HSFO			VLS FO			MGO LS			Date
All Indexes in $/mton	MBP Index	DBP Index	MDI	MBP Index	DBP Index	MDI	MBP Index	DBP Index	MDI	Date
Rotterdam	660	734	-74	735	832	-97	1 380	1 565	-185	Oct 13
Singapore	814	777	+37	897	955	-58	1 260	1 558	-298	Oct 13
Fujairah	712	723	-11	970	896	+74	1 670	1 621	+49	Oct 13
Houston	565	683	-118	760	810	-50	1 392	1 498	-106	Oct 13

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- 2026-10-13
  Oil eases as traders monitor Russian diesel deal, Saudi attacks
  Oil prices fell more than 1.5% on Tuesday a day after benchmark Brent hit an almost one-month high as traders monitored attacks on Saudi Arabia and prospects for additional diesel supply from Russia. Brent crude futures were down $1.80, or 1.69%, to... Read more Oil prices fell more than 1.5% on Tuesday a day after benchmark Brent hit an almost one-month high as traders monitored attacks on Saudi Arabia and prospects for additional diesel supply from Russia.
  
  Brent crude futures were down $1.80, or 1.69%, to $104.85 a barrel by 1253 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $1.19, or 1.27%, at $92.55 a barrel.
  
  Both benchmarks climbed nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, with Brent settling at its highest since September 15.
  
  US President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its ‌war on Ukraine.
  
  Additional supplies could help alleviate tightness in global fuel markets, tempering some of the supply concerns that have supported crude prices recently.
  
  "Russia’s promise to supply 3-3.5 million tons per month by the end of the year is unlikely to be accomplished, given the dire state of the country’s refining sector," said PVM Oil Associate Analyst Tamas Varga.
  
  Lawmakers from both parties in the US complained Trump’s agreement with Putin appears to violate US law barring imports of Russian energy until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine.
  
  Concerns over the vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping lanes remained in focus after Iran-aligned Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport over the weekend, while tanker attacks were reported near the Strait of Hormuz.
  
  The lack of progress in de-escalation in Eastern Europe and the Middle East kept the risk premium elevated, PVM’s Varga said, adding that the rise in attacks on commercial tankers and Houthi-Saudi tensions were ensuring exports from the region would not approach the highs seen in September.
  
  OPEC on Tuesday raised its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2027, citing the need for the world to rebuild inventories that have been depleted by the Iran war.
  
  Ministers of OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation said shipping and insurance costs have surged to unprecedented levels of over one-third of the commodity value, impeding efficient movement of crude oil and products.
  
  "Another critical question is whether, following the US midterm elections in early November, there will be a renewed escalation between the US and Iran, or whether an agreement can be reached. According to statements by US President Trump, both outcomes are possible," Commerzbank analyst Carsten Fritsch wrote in a note. Source: Reuters/Investing.com
- 2026-10-13
  LNG Bunker Snapshot: Rotterdam price gains on low EU gas storage and Middle East tensions
  Singapore-ARA spread narrows to $34/mt TTF rises on Middle East supply risks and low EU gas storage JKM rises on tight near-term fundamentals and potential Hormuz disruptions Weekly changes in LNG bunker prices: ARA up by $121/mt to $1,553/mt Singapore... Read more Singapore-ARA spread narrows to $34/mt
  
  TTF rises on Middle East supply risks and low EU gas storage
  
  JKM rises on tight near-term fundamentals and potential Hormuz disruptions
  
  Weekly changes in LNG bunker prices:
  
  ARA up by $121/mt to $1,553/mt
  Singapore up by $21/mt to $1,587/mt
  Baltics up by $121/mt to $1,658/mt
  ARA
  
  Rotterdam’s LNG bunker price rose for the second consecutive week, gaining $121/mt week-on-week to $1,553/mt.
  
  The increase was primarily driven by an approximately 10% rise in the front-month Dutch TTF Natural Gas contract over the week. TTF is Europe’s benchmark gas price. Rotterdam’s LNG bunker premium was unchanged at $2.62/MMBtu ($136/mt).
  
  TTF rose, supported by concerns over supply disruptions related to the Middle East situation and Europe’s relatively low gas storage levels, according to the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC).
  
  “TTF prices soared... since the end of September nearing once again... amid tanker attacks and continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East,” said International Energy Agency (IEA) gas analyst Greg Molnár.
  
  It continued to rise as market participants refocused on winter supply risks and European gas storage levels remaining well below the previous year’s level, JOGMEC said.
  
  EU-wide underground gas storage stood at 72.2% on 2 October, up from 70.6% the previous weekend and 13.3% below the same period last year, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe.
  
  “EU gas storage is just shy of 73% full. This is down from 83% at the same stage last year, and below the 5-year average of 88%. While injections have been stronger than the seasonal average through September, the region will still struggle to hit storage targets ahead of the winter,” two analysts from ING Bank noted.
  
  “Storage levels across the country are growing before heating season really kicks in, but levels are still significantly below seasonal normal,” Mind Energy said.
  
  “Apart from the renewed escalations in the US-Iran conflict, the market responded to several other supply issues, including from Norway,” Mind Energy added.
  
  Singapore
  
  Singapore’s LNG bunker price has risen less than the ARA price, narrowing its premium over ARA to $34/mt from $134/mt a week earlier.
  
  Singapore’s LNG bunker price typically tracks the front-month NYMEX Japan/Korea Marker (JKM), which has risen by $0.27/MMBtu ($14/mt) to $25.98/MMBtu ($1,351/mt).
  
  JKM was supported by concerns over tight near-term market fundamentals and potential disruptions to LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, JOGMEC said.
  
  A higher Singapore LNG bunker premium also supported the price, moving from $4.41/MMBtu ($229/mt) a week ago to $4.54/MMBtu ($236/mt).
  
  “North Asia LNG prices also gained, following the news of the attack. Spot prices are now more than double pre-conflict levels,” said ANZ Bank’s senior commodity strategist Daniel Hynes.
  
  In other LNG bunker-related developments, Japan’s first LNG bunker vessel Kaguya has delivered 200 LNG stems since 2020.
  
  Terminal operator Singapore LNG (SLNG) has started construction of a third jetty at its Jurong Island terminal, which could increase its LNG bunkering capacity to 3 million mt/year.
  
  Norway-based shipping firm Wallenius Wilhelmsen is in advanced discussions with shipyards to order four LNG-capable vessels for delivery by 2030.
  
  Bunker supplier Peninsula has delivered an unspecified quantity of LNG to a Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) vessel at the Port of Sagunto in Spain.
  
  German shipyard Meyer Werft is building a fourth LNG-capable cruise ship for US-based operator Disney Cruise Line.
  
  French shipping company CMA CGM has contracted marine engine manufacturer Wärtsilä to supply 36 LNG dual-fuel engines for 12 container vessels under construction at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.
  
  Malaysian energy company MISC Group has launched a new LNG dual-fuel carrier, Th’ailib, at South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries.
  
  The fourth LNG storage tank at Gate Terminal on Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam has been completed and commissioned, adding 180,000 cbm of storage capacity.
  
  Source: ENGIИE
- 2026-10-13
  Vitol to launch Asian LNG bunkering in late 2026
  Marine fuel supplier Vitol Bunkers plans to start physical LNG bunker deliveries in Singapore and other Asian markets later this year. The announcement follows the completion of sea trials for its 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel, Vivit Asia LNG. Vitol... Read more Marine fuel supplier Vitol Bunkers plans to start physical LNG bunker deliveries in Singapore and other Asian markets later this year.
  
  The announcement follows the completion of sea trials for its 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel, Vivit Asia LNG.
  
  Vitol Bunkers said the planned operations are “backed by a fully contracted regional supply chain".
  
  It also has another three LNG bunkering vessels on order, scheduled for delivery towards 2027. These will add a combined capacity of more than 50,000-cbm to its fleet.
  
  It has not specified which other Asian ports it plans to serve or when its first LNG bunker delivery will take place.
  
  “With long term LNG supply arrangements and bio-LNG production capability, customers benefit from the scale, reach and delivery capability needed to support requirements across key marine markets,” Vitol said.
  
  Source: ENGIИE
- 2026-10-13
  Soya Group launches FLOW Maritime to support shipowners in making the shift to new fuels
  Soya Group has established a new marine energy transition company whose scope, as its newly appointed MD Daniel Gent explains, will include identifying all the elements which make up the business case for decarbonisation. By combining alternative fuel... Read more
- 2026-10-13
  Mikael Skov joins board of Dee4 Capital Partners
  Hafnia Tankers’ co-founder and former CEO Mikael Skov has been appointed as a non-executive director of Dee4 Capital Partners ApS (Dee4), an investment firm focused on maritime-related investments, with effect from today (12 October). As previously... Read more
- 2026-10-13
  Port of Rotterdam joins The Global Methanol Alliance
  The Port of Rotterdam has joined The Global Methanol Alliance, previously known as The Methanol Institute (MI), in a move that comes as the port prepares to transition to clean methanol. According to a statement issued today (12 October) by The Global... Read more
- 2026-10-13
  NYK/MSC JV inks long-term charter contract for dual-fuel LNG carrier
  Asia LNG Transport, a joint venture between NYK and Malaysia’s MISC Berhad, has signed a long-term time-charter contract with Malaysia LNG for a new LNG carrier that will be built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China. In a statement issued today... Read more
- 2026-10-13
  CMES and RINA looking to use AI to support maritime energy efficiency and alt.fuels take-up
  China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and the Italy-based maritime certification and consultancy group RINA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore AI-driven ship operations and next-generation maritime technologies. In a statement... Read more
- 2026-10-13
  Oil falls as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risks
  Oil prices fell on Tuesday and were on track for their first decline in nearly a week, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. Brent crude futures fell $1.30,... Read more Oil prices fell on Tuesday and were on track for their first decline in nearly a week, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia.
  
  Brent crude futures fell $1.30, or 1.2%, to $105.35 a barrel by 0329 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $1.25, or 1.3%, at $92.49 a barrel.
  
  Both benchmarks climbed nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, with Brent settling at its highest since September 15.
  
  US President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its ‌war on Ukraine.
  
  Additional supplies could help alleviate tightness in global fuel markets, tempering some of the supply concerns that have supported crude prices recently.
  
  However, "there is considerable scepticism over the Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, particularly with reports that Russia has hit Ukrainian energy targets since Trump announced it," ING analysts said in a note.
  
  Lawmakers from both parties in the US complained Trump’s agreement with Putin appears to violate US law barring imports of Russian energy until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine.
  
  Concerns over the vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping lanes remained in focus after Iran-aligned Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport over the weekend, while tanker attacks were reported near the Strait of Hormuz.
  
  The incidents threatened to derail a recovery in Middle East supplies seen in September, and have reinforced fears of further disruptions along one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.
  
  "Fresh diesel supply from Russia and steadier Saudi flows are offering some relief, yet the market still looks more worried about the risk of further hits to ships or pipelines in the Gulf than it is reassured by extra barrels," said Tim Waterer, chief analyst at KCM Trade.
  
  "Until we see clearer signs of de-escalation, the path of least resistance still leans higher," he said.
  
  Ministers of OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation said shipping and insurance costs have surged to unprecedented levels of over one-third of the commodity value, impeding efficient movement of crude oil and products.
  
  OPEC has revised down its oil demand growth forecast for this year to 400,000 barrels per day from 1.4 million bpd at the start of the year, in line with developments throughout the year, Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of the organisation said on Monday. Source: Reuters/Investing.com
- 2026-10-13
  Global Coal Demand Rises as LNG Shortage Deepens
  Liquefied natural gas flows from the Persian Gulf are still over 75% lower than they were before February 28th. Yet heating demand is rising ahead of winter. In Europe, the November natural gas benchmark contract is trading at over 81 euros per MWh. In... Read more Liquefied natural gas flows from the Persian Gulf are still over 75% lower than they were before February 28th. Yet heating demand is rising ahead of winter. In Europe, the November natural gas benchmark contract is trading at over 81 euros per MWh. In Asia, the spot market LNG price topped prices for Europe, drawing cargoes eastward. Meanwhile, coal is 80% cheaper than LNG.
  
  Coal has been the target of much climate-related regulation on the basis that it emits the most carbon dioxide plus pollutant gases and particulate matter. Yet coal has remained a fixture of the global energy system because of its affordability, availability, and reliability. Even so, global oil exports have recently been on the decline, driven lower by the abovementioned regulation, which has made it more expensive to generate electricity from coal in many parts of the world—but then the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, starting a war that has wreaked havoc on gas trade.
  
  In September, the International Energy Agency said it expected demand for coal this year to rise to an all-time high—despite the net-zero push that the IEA is very much in favor of, despite the surge in LNG export and import capacity, and despite the closure of many coal power plants in Europe and North America. Coal-buying is set for an especially strong fourth quarter of the year, as peak demand season begins.
  
  Until this month, coal exports globally were on track for an annual decline, Reuters’ Gavin Maguire wrote last week, but the current quarter could change this. In fact, it is almost certain the current quarter will change this: Australian thermal coal is trading at a discount of 80% to LNG for delivery in Asia, where the spot price for November cargoes topped $26 per million British thermal units, up from$25.25 per mmBtu earlier this week.
  
  “Asian demand remains price-sensitive, with Chinese buyers particularly unlikely to chase spot cargoes unless prices mean revert, and that is currently unlikely,” Davenport Energy managing partner Toby Copson told Reuters earlier this month.
  
  The reason this is not likely to change is that LNG cargoes out of the Strait of Hormuz are still much fewer than they were before the war started. While tanker-tracking outlets report an improvement in LNG flows out of the Middle East in September, even improved, the flows are much lower than pre-war averages.
  
  In September, 21 LNG cargoes are estimated to have exited the Strait of Hormuz, the highest monthly number since the Iran war began, yet down from over 60 before the war, shipping data compiled by Reuters and released earlier in October. The reason, besides the extended force majeure that QatarEnergy has in place for its LNG industry, is the increased frequency of tanker attacks in the waterway. Over the last two weeks alone, there have been as many as 20 attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf, most of them tankers, including LNG carriers.
  
  Coal, meanwhile, is not anyone’s target. Australian benchmark coal is trading at the equivalent of $5.40 per mmBtu, which would make any government reconsider its energy transition plans favoring liquefied natural gas, which is trading at $26 per mmBtu—as long as that government has not shut down its coal power plants, of course.
  
  This is especially true of the world’s biggest energy importers, namely Japan, South Korea, and China. Reuters’ Maguire reports, citing Kpler data, that these three imported a collective 122 million tons of coal during the third quarter of this year. Third-quarter demand for coal is driven by summer heat and cooling demand, but heating demand trumps that: Japan, China, and South Korea were importing coal at a rate of 143 million tons per quarter in both the last three months of 2024 and of 2025—and that was before the war.
  
  Yet coal imports are also rising in the most anti-coal part of the world: Europe. With the war driving gas prices to highs last seen in 2022, and with the European Union reducing its choice of suppliers with its ban on Russian energy commodity imports, coal imports into the bloc that covers most of the continent have risen strongly this year, with the June total, for instance, up by 43% on the year.
  
  It was at this point in time that the world’s largest coal exporter, Indonesia, decided to pursue production quotas and policy tweaks in coal that saw its exports drop by as much as 23% in August. The IEA expects the country’s coal production to decline this year by over 12 million tons, citing lower production quotas and political discussions about revenue-sharing arrangements with mine operators and the possibility of moving export control to a single state-owned entity. This could drive coal prices higher during peak demand season, but here’s the thing: coal prices are quite unlikely to ever come close to LNG prices. Source: Oilprice.com

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