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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 30, 2026New BAFs Hit Shippers Hard as Hormuz Crisis Drives Fuel Costs
The maritime industry faces renewed cost pressures as new bunker adjustment factors (BAFs) take effect on July 1, directly tied to the Hormuz closure and its impact on crude oil pricing. Shippers and
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Procurement
ModerateJun 15, 2026Iran-US Deal Could Cut Fuel Costs While BAFs Surge
A potential agreement between Iran and the United States, if finalized as scheduled, could trigger a significant shift in crude oil pricing that ripples across the global supply chain. Brent crude pri
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