Fuel and Freight Daily Update - 11/17/25

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11/17/2025

All prices reflect end-of-day settlements from November 14th, 2025

Colonial Pipeline Differentials (USGC):

• ULSD 62g (C66): -12.25

• Jet Fuel 54g (C67): -25.00

• Clean Tankers – The U.S. Gulf clean‑products tanker market remains pressured by excess availability. Despite steady export flows to Latin America and the U.S. East Coast, vessel supply continues to outpace demand. Owners are showing increased flexibility in pricing to secure cargoes, and forward sentiment remains soft as we approach the end of the month.

• Crude Tankers – The long‑haul crude sector continues to benefit from structural support. Tonnage remains tied up on extended voyages and longer routings (counter‑risk zones), helping maintain rate floors. Although fixture activity is moderate, the fundamentals remain relatively firm.

• LNG Shipping – The Atlantic Basin LNG freight market stays tight. Spot vessel availability is limited, voyage durations are prolonged by routing constraints and seasonal demand, and charterers are seeking early coverage. Owners keep pricing firm, with little relief in sight for charterers.

• Overall Outlook – The split in the freight market remains pronounced: crude and LNG freight continue to be underpinned by structural issues and tight supply, while clean‑product tanker markets continue to struggle under an oversupplied list and soft export demand. Without a meaningful shift in cargo flows or new programmes, the clean tanker segment is likely to remain under pressure into the near term.

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