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strikeMay 13, 2026
Hormuz oil shock tilts shipping towards alternative fuels
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Hormuz oil shock tilts shipping towards alternative fuels The current oil price shock is making alternative fuels more cost competitive in the shipping sector. LNG benefits the most, becoming even more attractive compared to conventional bunker fuels.
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- Gerben Hieminga; Rico LumanBy Gerben Hieminga; Rico Luman
Hormuz oil shock tilts shipping towards alternative fuels The current oil price shock is making alternative fuels more cost competitive in the shipping sector. LNG benefits the most, becoming even more attractive compared to conventional bunker fuels. Methanol is also becoming mo…
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