
Bunker Prices Reach Multi-Year High, Driving Costs in Sea Freight
The Hormuz crisis drives bunker prices to a multi-year high. HSFO rises by 36.5%, VLSFO by 26.4%. Shipping companies respond with surcharges on freight rates.
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The Hormuz crisis drives bunker prices to a multi-year high. HSFO rises by 36.5%, VLSFO by 26.4%. Shipping companies respond with surcharges on freight rates.

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