Episode
Driving Discussions: Europe's Shifting Fuel Oil Trade
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- Argus Media
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- 791
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Summary
Rotterdam’s record-low VLSFO sales reveal how quickly Europe’s marine fuel market is being reshaped by forces at home and abroad. In this episode, Josh Michalowski (Diesel Reporter, Argus European Products) speaks with Bob Wigin (Fuel Oil Reporter, Argus European Products) about the changing balance between VLSFO and HSFO as RED III alters bunker economics and geopolitical disruption reshapes supply. Key themes: Regulatory impact on European bunker demand Middle East disruption redirects European VLSFO to Asia-Pacific Russian VGO tightness and marine fuel blending