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MABUX ARA LNG Bunker Index
Port LNG$/mton MGO LS$/mton Date
ARA
1 356.00
0.00
1 330.00
-35.00
Sep 1
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Port	LNG$/mton	MGO LS$/mton	Date
ARA	1 356.00	0.00	1 330.00	-35.00	Sep 1

MABUX Global Bunker Index

380HSFO$/mton		VLS FO$/mton		MGO LS$/mton		Date
643.22	-2.04	809.23	+0.98	1 435.51	-2.07	Sep 4

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MABUX Market Differential Index (MDI)

Correlation between market bunker prices (MBP) and MABUX Digital Bunker Price Benchmark (DBP)

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	568	665	-97	675	750	-75	1 330	1 578	-248	Sep 4
Singapore	646	696	-50	853	853	0	1 243	1 571	-328	Sep 4
Fujairah	640	646	-6	855	794	+61	1 441	1 634	-193	Sep 4
Houston	513	668	-155	722	787	-65	1 328	1 456	-128	Sep 4

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Latest News
- 2026-09-04
  Oil heads for weekly gain as US-Iran fighting resumes; diesel hits record high
  Oil prices were on course to gain more than 6% for the week as the United States and Iran resumed military exchanges in the seventh month of their conflict, while U.S. diesel prices hit a record high. Brent crude futures were up 6.1% for the week and... Read more Oil prices were on course to gain more than 6% for the week as the United States and Iran resumed military exchanges in the seventh month of their conflict, while U.S. diesel prices hit a record high.
  
  Brent crude futures were up 6.1% for the week and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures had gained 8.3%.
  
  Both contracts nudged lower on the day, however, with Brent down 75 cents or 0.79% at $94.77 a barrel by 1230 GMT, and WTI down 95 cents, or 1.04%, at $90.35.
  
  The rally in oil prices combined with a much steeper increase in fuel prices has pushed inflation and government borrowing costs higher around the world and intensified warnings that the global economy might be heading for a hard landing.
  
  "All sectors of the economy are affected by diesel. This is one of the reasons why the government bond yields in the United States are so high, it’s the expectation that inflation will continue to go up," said Claudio Galimberti, chief economist at Rystad Energy.
  
  Average U.S. diesel prices hit record highs as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries increased supply disruptions.
  
  ANALYSTS AND TRACKERS INDICATE OIL FLOWS STILL DISRUPTED
  
  The U.S. government has said Middle Eastern oil flows have returned to near normal levels in recent weeks, but analysts and tanker trackers have said flows remain seriously disrupted.
  
  U.S. attacks this week that killed and wounded dozens, including Iranian civilians, were the fiercest clashes between the two countries since July.
  
  Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed warnings that Israel would "cripple" Iran’s military and civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, if Tehran attacked it.
  
  A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran’s economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult to withstand, three senior Iranian sources said.
  
  "The combination of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and ongoing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz has been enough to reprice risk higher," said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.
  
  Four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, well below the 10-day average tally of about 15, preliminary shipping data showed.
  
  Iraq increased its August oil exports to about 2.34 million barrels per day from about 1.35 million bpd in July, two Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday.
  
  Citi raised its average Brent crude price forecast for the third quarter to $86 a barrel from $80, saying the reopening of the strait was taking longer than previously expected.
  
  ANZ analysts also raised their Brent crude forecast, to $95 a barrel in the short term, with upside risk if the Middle East conflict intensifies. Source: Reuters/Investing.com
- 2026-09-04
  Alternative fuel vessel orders roar back in Q3 – DNV
  August saw the highest monthly alternative-fuel vessel orders since October 2024, led overwhelmingly by LNG-capable newbuilds, according to DNV senior consultant Kristian Hammer. LNG accounted for 46 of the 52 alternative-fuel vessel orders placed... Read more August saw the highest monthly alternative-fuel vessel orders since October 2024, led overwhelmingly by LNG-capable newbuilds, according to DNV senior consultant Kristian Hammer.
  
  LNG accounted for 46 of the 52 alternative-fuel vessel orders placed in August, Hammer said.
  
  Container ships led LNG orders with 30 vessels, followed by 12 car carriers.
  
  There are now 942 LNG-capable vessels in operation and another 705 on order for delivery towards 2033.
  
  Beyond LNG, August brought four orders for ethanol-capable bulk carriers and two for hydrogen-capable bulk carriers. DNV reported no new LPG-, methanol- or ammonia-capable vessel orders during the month.
  
  DNV's Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) database currently lists a combined 159 methanol- and ethanol-capable vessels in operation, with another 293 on order for delivery by 2030.
  
  The ammonia-capable fleet remains much smaller, with five vessels in operation and 41 on order towards 2030.
  
  “The strong August performance follows another active month in July, when 47 alternative-fuelled vessels were added to the database,” Hammer said.
  
  Together, July and August “represent a notable upswing in market activity after a slower start to 2026”, he added. Source: ENGIИE
- 2026-09-04
  ORLEN and Port of Gdynia Authority to explore LNG, bioLNG bunkers
  Poland’s ORLEN and the Port of Gdynia Authority have signed an agreement to explore the use of LNG and bioLNG as marine fuels. The partnership will cover an assessment of market demand, the potential for LNG and bioLNG bunkering, as well as the necessary... Read more
- 2026-09-04
  LR report identifies tankers, LNG and feeder vessels as near-term candidates for onboard CCS
  A new report released by Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified MR and chemical tankers, LNG-fuelled vessels and feeder vessels as the strongest near-term candidates for deployment of onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS), noting that regulatory certainty... Read more
- 2026-09-04
  Yanmar’s maritime hydrogen fuel cell system secures DNV Type Approval
  Yanmar Power Solutions Co has today (4 September) announced that its maritime hydrogen fuel cell system has achieved Type Approval from DNV. In a statement issued today (4 September), Yanmar said the approval confirms that the GH-FC series enables... Read more
- 2026-09-04
  Citi and ANZ raise Brent crude forecasts on Middle East supply disruptions
  Citi and ANZ have increased their price forecasts for Brent crude oil as disruptions to Middle East supply continue to affect global markets. Citi lifted its third-quarter 2026 Brent forecast to $86 per barrel. The bank described the current situation,... Read more Citi and ANZ have increased their price forecasts for Brent crude oil as disruptions to Middle East supply continue to affect global markets.
  
  Citi lifted its third-quarter 2026 Brent forecast to $86 per barrel. The bank described the current situation, which includes a U.S. blockade of Iran and reduced flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as unsustainable. Citi expects renewed dealmaking or other developments to allow the waterway to reopen in the fourth quarter.
  
  ANZ raised its short-term Brent crude forecast to $95 per barrel. The bank said the market is entering a delicate adaptation phase as inventories decline and further demand destruction will be needed to rebuild stocks.
  
  Citi said a reopening of the Strait would leave the oil market with an estimated surplus of 3 million to 4 million barrels per day, compared to about 2 million barrels per day previously.
  
  ANZ estimates the conflict will remove 2.3 billion to 2.4 billion barrels of Persian Gulf supply in 2026, with losses exceeding 2 billion barrels by the end of October. Source: Investing.com
- 2026-09-04
  12,500 cbm LNG bunker vessel design gains LR approval
  Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. for a new 12,500 cubic metre (cbm) LNG bunkering vessel design. Signed at this week’s SMM 2026, the AiP confirms that the vessel concept has successfully... Read more
- 2026-09-04
  Oil set for steepest weekly gain since mid-July over intensifying US-Iran tensions
  Oil prices rose on Friday and are on track for the steepest weekly gain since mid-July as rising tensions and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities heightened concerns over Middle East supply risks. Brent crude futures rose 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $95.67 a barrel... Read more Oil prices rose on Friday and are on track for the steepest weekly gain since mid-July as rising tensions and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities heightened concerns over Middle East supply risks.
  
  Brent crude futures rose 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $95.67 a barrel at 0100 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.3%, at $91.56.
  
  On a weekly basis, Brent rose 7.1% and WTI was 9.8% higher, set for the highest gains since the week ended July 20.
  
  U.S. attacks this week that killed and wounded dozens, including Iranian civilians, marked the fiercest clashes between the two countries since July.
  
  The war, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes at the end of February, is now in its seventh month.
  
  Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed warnings that Israel would "cripple" Iran’s military and civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities.
  
  U.S. Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that Washington does not plan to hold talks with Iran unless Tehran stops attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  
  Capping oil’s advance, however, Russian President Vladimir Putin said there remained a path to a deal to end the war in Ukraine, adding that both the U.S. and China were prepared to support a peace settlement.
  
  Meanwhile, Iran expanded its list of vessels it deems non-compliant and subject to fines, confiscation or detention if they attempt to transit the strait. Iraqi ships remain among the few vessels Tehran has cleared to pass through Hormuz.
  
  Iraq increased its oil exports to around 2.34 million barrels per day in August from about 1.35 million bpd in July, two Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday, with September exports also expected to increase as heavy discounts and Iranian approvals for Iraqi tankers encouraged buyers. Source: Reuters/Investing.com
- 2026-09-04
  Baltic Dry Index Breaks Out as a “Perfect Storm” Hits Shipping
  The daily benchmark measuring the cost of shipping raw materials across major global maritime routes is breaking out to a nearly three-year high this week, as Bloomberg reports that typhoons are squeezing the supply of Capesize vessels just as mining... Read more The daily benchmark measuring the cost of shipping raw materials across major global maritime routes is breaking out to a nearly three-year high this week, as Bloomberg reports that typhoons are squeezing the supply of Capesize vessels just as mining companies increase iron ore shipments across the Pacific and Atlantic.
  
  The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks freight rates for several vessel classes, including Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels, jumped 5.5% to 3,331 points in London on Wednesday, its highest level since December 2023. The index is nearing a technical breakout as analysts at brokerage Thurlestone Shipping warn that a "perfect storm" is developing.
  
  "We see the current surge as something of a perfect storm, with vessel supply tightening and demand firing in both basins at the same time," Thurlestone Shipping analysts said.
  
  Maritime operations in the Pacific have been disrupted by a series of typhoons this summer, delaying vessels and reducing the amount of effective tonnage available to exporters. At the same time, Australian miners are ramping up shipments as maintenance programs wind down, while upgraded transshipment operations are boosting ore flows from Guinea's giant Simandou deposit.
  
  The BDI's ascent comes as dry-bulk carrier stocks have soared, outperforming even tanker operators as investors price in stronger freight earnings and widening maritime bottlenecks.
  
  The best tactical trade on rising BDI is the BDRY ETF.
  
  "The market enters the latter part of the third quarter with a relatively high freight-rate floor just as Pacific typhoon activity typically becomes more disruptive to port operations," said Wilson Wirawan, head of dry-bulk shipping research at BRS Shipbrokers. He added, "Resulting delays and vessel inefficiencies, if any, could further tighten effective tonnage availability, adding another layer of support to an already firm Capesize market."
  
  The world's major maritime shipping routes are tightening again. Weather disruptions, longer voyages and surging demand are boosting freight costs, delivering a windfall to shipowners while pushing up transportation costs for iron ore, coal and grain. Source: Oilprice.com
- 2026-09-04
  MABUX: Global bunker indices to move irregularly on Sep. 04 amid persistent tensions in the Middle East.
  The MABUX World Bunker Index — a composite benchmark reflecting daily prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO – maintained a moderate upward trajectory on Sep. 03, rising for the fifth consecutive day: 380 HSFO: USD/MT: 645.26 (+0.98) VLSFO: USD/MT: 808.25... Read more The MABUX World Bunker Index — a composite benchmark reflecting daily prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO – maintained a moderate upward trajectory on Sep. 03, rising for the fifth consecutive day:
  
  380 HSFO: USD/MT: 645.26 (+0.98)
  VLSFO: USD/MT: 808.25 (+3.46)
  MGO: USD/MT: 1 437.58 (+11.32)
  
  As of Sep. 03, the MABUX Market Differential Index (MDI), which tracks the spread between Market Bunker Prices (MBP) and the MABUX Digital Bunker Benchmark (DBP), indicated the following trends across the four major global bunkering hubs—Rotterdam, Singapore, Fujairah, and Houston:
  
  • HSFO segment: All four ports were underpriced. MDI discounts widened by $5 in Rotterdam, $9 in Singapore, $4 in Fujairah, and $1 in Houston. MDI values in Rotterdam and Houston remained above the $100 mark, while Fujairah stayed close to the 100% MBP/DBP correlation level.
  
  • VLSFO segment: Fujairah remained the only overpriced port, although its premium decreased by $2. Rotterdam, Singapore and Houston were underpriced, with discounts widening by $6 in Rotterdam and $2 in Singapore, while staying uchanged in Houston. Singapore’s MDI remained close to the 100% MBP/DBP correlation.
  
  • MGO LS segment: All four ports remained underpriced, with MDI discounts narrowing by $32 in Rotterdam, $4 in Singapore, and $16 in Houston, while widening by $4 in Fujairah. MDI values remained well above the $100 mark across all four hubs.
  
  MABUX expects mixed and relatively limited changes in global bunker indices on Sep. 04, as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to generate uncertainty across energy and marine fuel markets:
  380 HSFO: plus-minus 1-4 USD/MT, VLSFO: plus-minus 1-5 USD/MT, MGO LS: plus-minus 3–10 USD/MT.
  Source: MABUX

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