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Ship Fuel Shortage Due to Market Dynamics

Updated 2026-09-07 12:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The global market for ship fuel is facing a shortage due to reduced crude supply and refiners' preference for diesel production. This could affect maritime operations worldwide.

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Al Jazeera

Iran and Ukraine wars: Why ship fuel is running short, and why it matters

There's less crude in the market, and refiners prefer to produce diesel. The result: Ships are running short of fuel.

2026-09-07 11:26 UTC