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March, 2026
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Mon02Mar
10% of Global Container Fleet Caught in Strait of Hormuz Blockage: ONE
Container ships reportedly account for about 100 of the 750 ships backed up around the Strait of Hormuz.
 10% of Global Container Fleet Caught in Strait of Hormuz Blockage: ONE
Mon02Mar
FEATURE: Fujairah Bunker Market in Limbo as Traders Seek Strait of Hormuz Clarity
Fujairah's market - reliant on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz for its demand - is largely on hold until clarity emerges, local sources tell Ship & Bunker.
 FEATURE: Fujairah Bunker Market in Limbo as Traders Seek Strait of Hormuz Clarity
Mon02Mar
Early Indications Show VLSFO Price Rises of Around 10% at Key Hubs Following Iran Strikes
Indications received by Ship & Bunker on Monday morning generally showed price rises in the $40-50s/mt for VLSFO.
 Early Indications Show VLSFO Price Rises of Around 10% at Key Hubs Following Iran Strikes
Mon02Mar
Peninsula-Chartered Tanker Sustains 'Minor Damage' in Iranian Attack
The vessel has now safely returned to anchorage in Dubai, a company spokesman tells Ship & Bunker.
 Peninsula-Chartered Tanker Sustains 'Minor Damage' in Iranian Attack
Mon02Mar
QatarEnergy Halts LNG Production After Attacks
The decision follows Iranian attacks on the firm's facilities.
 QatarEnergy Halts LNG Production After Attacks
Mon02Mar
Crew Member Killed in Strike on Tanker Off Oman
A projectile hit triggered a fire in the vessel's engine room, forcing the crew to abandon ship.
 Crew Member Killed in Strike on Tanker Off Oman
Mon02Mar
New Ship Attack Reported in Bahrain
The ship came under attack at the Port of Bahrain at 2:57 AM UTC on Monday.
 New Ship Attack Reported in Bahrain
Mon02Mar
Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Refinery Shut Down After Drone Attack: Report
A fire was reported at the plant earlier in the day.
 Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Refinery Shut Down After Drone Attack: Report
Mon02Mar
Platts Suspends Bids and Offers for Products Shipments Transiting Strait of Hormuz
The firm has also suspended nominations of crude oil grades that require ships to transit the strait.
 Platts Suspends Bids and Offers for Products Shipments Transiting Strait of Hormuz
Mon02Mar
Most Middle East Ports Operating Normally Despite Isolated Incidents
Escalating regional tensions and vessels steering clear of Gulf waters could begin to weigh on bunker demand.
 Most Middle East Ports Operating Normally Despite Isolated Incidents