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New Shipping Fuel Rules Are Starting to Rock the Oil Market

They may still be six months away, but new rules on marine fuels are already sending shock waves through the little-known world of refinery feedstocks.

July 3, 2019
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IMO Rejects US-Backed Plan for Phased Start of Ship-Fuel Rules

The International Maritime Organization rejected a proposal — supported by both the U.S. and shipping groups — for a phased start to rules that will limit the sulfur content of ship fuels starting in 2020.

October 24, 2018
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Maersk Sees Fuel Bill Soaring by $2 Billion From 2020 Rules

A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, said adhering to stricter environmental standards could add at least $2 billion to its annual fuel bill from 2020.

August 29, 2018