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12/30/2025
Futures Market Settles (Front Month)
All prices reflect end-of-day settlements from December 26th, 2025
Instrument | Settlement | Change |
|---|---|---|
WTI Future (Feb) | $58.08 | ▲ 1.34 |
Brent Final Day (Feb) | $61.94 | ▲ 1.30 |
RBOB (Jan) | $1.7152 | ▲ 0.0181 |
ULSD (Jan) | $2.1275 | ▲ 0.0205 |
Ethanol CU (Dec) | $1.6550 | (FLAT) |
Spread | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
HO/Brent (Feb) | $27.63 | ▼ 0.22 |
RB/Brent (Feb) | $10.62 | ▼ 0.45 |
HO/WTI Crack (Jan) | $31.49 | ▼ 0.26 |
ULSD & Jet Physical Market Settles
Colonial Pipeline Differentials (USGC):
ULSD 62g (C03): -10.25
Jet Fuel 54g (C03): -19.25
Type | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
D6 (Ethanol) | $1.0598 | ▼ 0.0112 |
D4 (Biodiesel) | $1.1100 | ▼ 0.0130 |
D5 (Advanced) | $1.1025 | ▼ 0.0130 |
D3 (Cellulosic) | $2.3615 | ▲ 0.0015 |
Freight Market Summary
Year-end conditions continue to dominate energy and freight markets as liquidity thins and positioning remains cautious across most segments.
On the freight side, the market remains clearly split. Clean-product tanker markets are still under pressure, particularly in the U.S. Gulf, where prompt tonnage continues to outpace limited spot demand. With holiday inactivity lingering and few fresh export stems entering the market, owners are conceding on rates to keep vessels moving. Sentiment remains soft heading into the final days of the year.
Crude tanker markets remain comparatively stable. A meaningful portion of VLCC and Suezmax tonnage is still tied up on long-haul or extended voyages, which continues to restrict effective availability. While spot demand is muted during the holiday period, these structural constraints are helping maintain rate floors on major long-haul routes.
LNG shipping remains the standout. Winter demand continues to absorb vessel availability, especially across the Atlantic Basin. Longer voyage durations and forward chartering are keeping ships committed, allowing owners to retain pricing leverage despite thinner holiday trading.
Outside of tankers, dry bulk and container markets remain quiet and mixed. Excess capacity and uneven global trade flows continue to weigh on rates, with limited seasonal support evident ahead of year-end.
Bottom line: Freight markets remain bifurcated. Crude and LNG continue to benefit from structural tightness and seasonal demand, while clean-product and container segments remain constrained by oversupply and holiday-driven inactivity. Any meaningful shift in momentum likely waits until early-January trading resumes.
Disclaimer
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