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- Fuel and Freight Daily Update - 12/17/25
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12/20/2025
Futures Market Settles (Front Month)
All prices reflect end-of-day settlements from December 16th, 2025
Instrument | Settlement | Change |
|---|---|---|
WTI Future (Jan) | $55.27 | ▼ 1.55 |
Brent Final Day (Feb) | $58.92 | ▼ 1.64 |
RBOB (Jan) | $1.6809 | ▼ 0.0514 |
ULSD (Jan) | $2.1286 | ▼ 0.0520 |
Ethanol CU (Dec) | $1.6250 | (FLAT) |
Spread | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
HO/Brent (Feb) | $30.11 | ▼ 0.60 |
RB/Brent (Feb) | $11.86 | ▼ 0.56 |
HO/WTI Crack (Jan) | $34.13 | ▼ 0.63 |
ULSD & Jet Physical Market Settles
Colonial Pipeline Differentials (USGC):
ULSD 62g (C72): -15.50
Jet Fuel 54g (C01): -25.00
Type | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
D6 (Ethanol) | $1.0425 | ▼ 0.0200 |
D4 (Biodiesel) | $1.0925 | ▼ 0.0250 |
D5 (Advanced) | $1.0800 | ▼ 0.0250 |
D3 (Cellulosic) | $2.3640 | ▼ 0.0025 |
Freight Market Summary
Freight Market Summary
Clean Tankers:
Clean-product tanker markets remain under pressure as year-end inactivity continues to limit spot demand. Tonnage availability in the U.S. Gulf and other key export regions remains long, with few fresh stems entering the market. Owners are still discounting to secure employment, and sentiment remains weak heading into the final days of pre-holiday trading.
Crude Tankers:
Crude freight remains steady with a supportive undertone. A sizable portion of VLCC and Suezmax tonnage is tied up on long-haul or extended voyages, keeping effective supply constrained. While spot demand is quiet, this structural tightness continues to support rate floors on major long-haul routes.
LNG Shipping:
LNG freight remains firm. Winter demand continues to absorb vessel availability, particularly in the Atlantic Basin. Longer voyage durations and forward chartering activity are keeping ships committed, allowing owners to maintain pricing leverage despite broader seasonal slowdowns.
Dry Bulk & General Freight:
Dry-bulk markets are mixed but generally stable in core commodity lanes. Container and general cargo markets remain under pressure from excess capacity and uneven global trade flows. Seasonal support remains limited and highly route-specific.
Overall Outlook:
Freight markets remain bifurcated. Crude and LNG shipping continue to benefit from structural and seasonal support, while clean-product and container segments face ongoing headwinds from oversupply and weak demand. With the year-end slowdown firmly underway, any material recovery in softer markets is likely deferred until post-holiday activity resumes.
Disclaimer
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