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Fuelled By The East

Eastern strength drives both HSFO and VLSFO, although bullish momentum is tapering off in Sing 0.5; 380 E/W rallies above $60/mt
Published: August 20, 2026
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Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
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Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
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Continued strength in the High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) complex, highlighted by the rally in the 380 East/West, with the Sep'26 contract surpassing $60/mt.

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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

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