Brent$114.91(≈RM469)▲ +3.22%WTI$101.24(≈RM413)▲ +2.92%Nat Gas$2.71(≈RM11)▼ -3.56%Bunker$937.00(≈RM3,826)▲ +0.54%JKM LNG$30.63(≈RM125)▲ +1.90%MGO$1341.00(≈RM5,476)▼ -0.30%EU Carbon€86.47(≈RM396)▲ +0.65%TTF Gas€93.09(≈RM426)▲ +3.42%Diesel$4.91(≈RM20)▲ +2.08%USD/MYR4.0835—RON95RM4.32(≈US$1.06)▼ -6.49% W/WRON97RM4.80(≈US$1.18)▼ -5.88% W/WDieselRM5.07(≈US$1.24)▼ -1.93% W/W
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Marine Fuel Trends 2026: LNG, Biofuels, Methanol, Ammonia & What to Expect

Oil tanker sailing out to sea

Marine fuel is no longer just a line-item cost. It is a strategic lever that determines compliance standing, charter eligibility, and long-term fleet value. The 2026–2030 period is the phase in which the industry’s energy transition moves from pilot projects and regulatory preparation into operational reality, and the decisions taken on fuel strategy now will shape competitive positioning for the rest of the decade.

Nuclear Power: A Game-Changer?

Oil Platform with Two Supports

Shipping accounts for roughly 3% of global CO₂ emissions, and the pressure to decarbonise is intensifying. Hydrogen, ammonia, and wind-assist technologies are attracting investment, but nuclear power, with its near-zero emissions and exceptional energy density, is re-entering the commercial maritime conversation in ways not seen since the Cold War era.