MABUX: Bunker Market Volatility to Persist in August

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The global bunker fuel market remains volatile amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, supply and logistics constraints, and crude price fluctuations. These factors continue to influence prices for marine fuels, particularly in sensitive regions such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

The global bunker market in July was shaped primarily by geopolitical developments, crude price volatility, regional supply dynamics and logistics constraints. The key market drivers included: Middle East geopolitical tensions: Ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea continued to underpin market sentiment, sustaining geopolitical risk premiums across crude oil, marine fuels and ...