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Hormuz closure boosts HSFO and VLSFO strength, led by Eastern markets as positioning flips bullish and freight surges.
Published: March 6, 2026
Written by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
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Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
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Following the beginning of the US-Israel war on Iran this weekend and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the HSFO market has found immense strength.

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Written by

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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