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MABUX ARA LNG Bunker Index
Port LNG$/mton MGO LS$/mton Date
ARA
1 134.00
-81.00
1 440.00
+63.00
Mar 30
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Port	LNG$/mton	MGO LS$/mton	Date
ARA	1 134.00	-81.00	1 440.00	+63.00	Mar 30

MABUX Global Bunker Index

380HSFO$/mton		VLS FO$/mton		MGO LS$/mton		Date
820.06	+43.53	953.82	+35.78	1 664.93	+65.79	Mar 30

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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	735	733	+2	770	812	-42	1 440	1 394	+46	Mar 30
Singapore	720	765	-45	877	914	-37	1 900	1 387	+513	Mar 30
Fujairah	770	711	+59	865	882	-17	1 800	1 450	+350	Mar 30
Houston	672	647	+25	870	755	+115	1 317	1 329	-12	Mar 30

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Latest News
- 2026-03-30
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- 2026-03-30
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- 2026-03-30
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- 2026-03-30
  Oil prices surge to over $115/barrel after Yemen’s Houthis attack Israel
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  The Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthis said on Sunday that they had launched a barrage of missiles against Israel, and vowed to launch more attacks. Their joining the war sparked concerns over a potential escalation in the conflict, given that the group has the capability to attack ships passing through the Red Sea.
  Israeli forces said they were attacking targets across Iran’s capital over the weekend, while the U.S. said that it had deployed 3,500 troops in the Middle East aboard the USS Tripoli warship.
  Oil was sitting on stellar gains in March, with Brent up nearly 60% as the onset of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran greatly disrupted global supplies. Iran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that supplies 20% of the world’s oil consumption.
  Pakistan said it was prepared to host talks between the U.S. and Iran after Washington proposed a ceasefire and called for negotiations.
  
  But Tehran largely rejected the notion of direct talks with the U.S., and also accused Washington of secretly planning a ground invasion over the weekend. Source: Reuters/Investing.com
- 2026-03-30
  Middle East War Reignites the Energy Transition
  The worst oil and gas supply shock in history has exposed the vulnerability of dependence on fossil fuel imports and is making renewables popular again. As governments scramble to contain the fallout from the energy shock, both in supply and prices, increased... Read more The worst oil and gas supply shock in history has exposed the vulnerability of dependence on fossil fuel imports and is making renewables popular again. As governments scramble to contain the fallout from the energy shock, both in supply and prices, increased electrification in transportation and power generation is once again the talk of the town.
  
  As the war in the Middle East laid bare the shock of losing oil and gas supply, policymakers and analysts are once again considering the benefits of fossil fuel importers boosting the share of renewable energy sources in their power mix and electrifying transport to reduce dependence on the now expensive – and scarce – supply of oil and gas.
  
  The current crisis, the second major shock this decade after the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago, is likely to drive increased focus on domestic energy supply. For fossil fuel importers, this means accelerated clean energy adoption.
  
  The war in the Middle East is now making the case for oil and gas-consuming countries to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthen their self-sufficiency in energy supply, where possible.
  
  Yet, boosting renewables is easier said than done. Massive investments are needed in grids and transmission, separate from the spending on turbines, solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicles, as well as incentives.
  
  In theory, accelerated deployment of domestic solar, wind, and batteries would reduce dependence on fossil fuels for power generation.
  
  But the spike in fossil fuel prices to four-year highs doesn’t make a great case for faster renewables rollout, as the resulting surge in inflation and potentially higher-for-longer interest rates would raise the costs of clean energy materials and installations.
  
  Nevertheless, many governments are set to look to accelerate the adoption of clean domestic energy to future-proof a larger part of their energy systems to supply shocks. Whenever the war in the Middle East ends, it’s unlikely it will be the last.
  
  For Asia, the region most vulnerable to the Middle East’s oil and gas supply, where shortages were almost immediately felt, this could be “the Ukraine moment” to start considering reducing reliance on fossil fuels, according to green energy think tank Ember.
  
  “This is Asia’s Ukraine moment. Unlike the oil crises of the 1970s, there is now a better alternative…Oil volatility means EVs are a common-sense choice for countries wishing to insulate themselves from future shocks,” said Daan Walter, a principal at Ember.
  
  Dependence on fossil fuels has been exposed by the war, once again, Ember’s analysts note.
  
  “The technology to end that dependency exists. The only question is how many more crises it takes.”
  
  The best form of energy security is to onshore and internalize the energy systems, according to Ulrik Fugmann, Co-Head of the Environmental Strategies Group at BNP Paribas Asset Management.
  
  “Put very simply, the cost, and certainly prolonged cost, of a fossil fuel shock far outweighs the investments needed to continue to build out renewables,” Fugmann said on a BNP Paribas Asset Management podcast last week.
  
  Chinese clean energy manufacturers could be the biggest winners of the global rethink of energy security and energy supply.
  
  Since the beginning of the Iran war, investors have bet on higher global demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles, as the conflict traps most of the Middle East’s oil and gas supply at the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, shares of Chinese battery makers and green energy manufacturers have jumped this month.
  
  The domestic energy narrative has been a huge boost to green energy stocks in China, which is the world’s biggest renewable energy developer and a dominant supplier of batteries, wind turbines, solar panels, and other critical components for clean energy solutions. Source: Oilprice.com
- 2026-03-30
  Why Spain Is Weathering Europe’s Energy Crunch Better Than Most
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  But while most of Europe’s major economies are scrambling to mitigate the damage of skyrocketing energy prices, one nation is feeling pretty good about its prospects. Spain could be sitting pretty thanks to its enormous investment in solar energy in recent years – but as much as Spain is turning into a role model for autonomy and resilience through clean energy, it may not be a formula for success in other European nations.
  
  “Spain can demonstrate examples of how investing in renewable energy helps our households experience a lower impact from gas price increases,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain said in Brussels, the seat of the European Commission, on Thursday. At present, renewables represent almost 60 percent of Spain’s energy mix.
  
  “Last Saturday, the price per megawatt-hour of electricity in Spain was €14, while in Italy, Germany and France, consumers were paying over €100,” Sánchez went on to say. “That difference in price was not the result of random luck, but rather because this government has spent the last eight years working to be at the forefront of renewable energy deployment.”
  
  But Spain’s apparent buffer from energy market shocks may not be so simple to replicate in the rest of Europe – nor is it as simple and bulletproof as Sanchez would make it seem. While it’s true that Spain’s share of renewables is about 10 percent higher than the average in Europe, its relatively low energy prices are also thanks to the nation’s nuclear energy program, which keeps the nation’s energy markets stable in times of significant variability in solar and wind output.
  
  Other nations in Europe have also gone all in on renewables, but relying on variable energy sources can be economically and logistically dangerous. Rapid renewable expansion has led to extreme price volatility and record numbers of hours of sub-zero prices in 2025. While this is great news for consumers, who are paying the price of the war in Iran, it’s not sustainable for the continent's energy sector. Moreover, while Spain is currently enjoying the spotlight for its renewable-heavy grid, it’s gotten bad press for it in the past – such as in April, 2025, when more than 50 million people across Spain and Portugal lost electricity in “the most severe and unprecedented blackout that had occurred in Europe in the past 20 years.”
  
  And while Spain is faring better than many countries, it is not immune from the energy crisis sending shockwaves across the planet. Just this week, the Spanish government earmarked $5.8 billion in funding to help counter the war’s impact on local energy prices.
  
  All told, while Spain is an important case study for renewable transitions and their interactions with energy insecurity, its case is complex and unique. “Spain is in a fundamentally different structural position compared to most of its European neighbours. Since 2019, it has doubled its wind and solar capacity — adding more new renewable capacity than any other EU country except Germany, whose power market is twice the size,” Jan Rosenow, professor of energy and climate policy at Oxford University, recently told Politico. Source: Oilprice.com
- 2026-03-30
  MABUX: Global bunker market to continue firm upward movement on Mar. 30.
  The global bunker market remains predominantly macro-driven, with constrained demand dynamics. Geopolitical risks continue to lend support to prices, while weak physical fundamentals limit the potential for sustained upside. The MABUX World Bunker... Read more The global bunker market remains predominantly macro-driven, with constrained demand dynamics. Geopolitical risks continue to lend support to prices, while weak physical fundamentals limit the potential for sustained upside.
  
  The MABUX World Bunker Index — a composite benchmark reflecting daily prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO — resumed a pronounced upward trajectory on Mar. 27 following four consecutive days of decline:
  
  380 HSFO: USD/MT 776.53 (+8.89)
  VLSFO: USD/MT 918.04 (+3.38)
  MGO: USD/MT 1 599.14 (+36.34)
  
  In Singapore, bunker prices are posting a moderate upward correction in line with crude benchmarks; however, underlying fundamentals remain weak. Delivered premiums have narrowed, and market activity continues to be subdued.
  
  In Fujairah, the market remains broadly stable, with prices holding steady despite elevated crude levels. Supply is sufficient, but demand remains muted amid ongoing regional disruptions and operational uncertainty related to the Strait of Hormuz.
  
  As of Mar. 27, the MABUX Market Differential Index (MDI) — which monitors the spread between Market Bunker Prices (MBP) and the MABUX Digital Bunker Price Benchmark (DBP) – indicated the following trends across the major global hubs of Rotterdam, Singapore, Fujairah, and Houston, against a backdrop of continued high volatility:
  
  • HSFO segment: Singapore shifted into the undercharge zone, becoming the only underpriced port in this segment, with the discount widening by $89. The remaining ports stayed in the overcharge zone, though premiums narrowed by $3 in Rotterdam, $44 in Fujairah, and $4 in Houston.
  
  • VLSFO segment: Singapore also moved into the undercharge zone, joining Rotterdam, with discounts increasing by $6 in Rotterdam and $63 in Singapore. Fujairah and Houston remained overcharged; however, the premium declined by $62 in Fujairah, while increasing by $25 in Houston.
  
  • MGO LS segment: All ports continued to be overcharged. Overpricing levels decreased by $47 in Rotterdam, $44 in Singapore, and $124 in Fujairah, while increasing by $18 in Houston.
  
  We expect the Global bunker market to maintain its upward momentum on Mar. 30: 380 HSFO: plus 15–30 USD/MT, VLSFO: plus 15–35 USD/MT, MGO LS: plus 20–45 USD/MT.
  Source: MABUX

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