VLSFO premium of USD 200/tonne increases scrubber advantage
The spread between very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) has widened following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The HSFO price, however, could rise if Russian volumes coming into the market start declining due to sanctions.
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Posted:
31 March 2022
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