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The July 2026 FuelEU Index & Market Commentary explains the changes seen in the FuelEU Maritime Surplus Market during July 2026. The article also comments on FuelEU surplus price dynamics and underlying reasoning as well as disclosing the FuelEU surplus price for July 2026.

FuelEU surplus prices are increasingly used for charter party settlements, pooling decisions and compliance planning. But not every number is a benchmark. This article explains why methodology matters, why executed trades are the strongest reference, and what to check before relying on a FuelEU surplus index.

The June 2026 FuelEU Index & Market Commentary explains the changes seen in the FuelEU Maritime Surplus Market during May 2026. The article also comments on FuelEU surplus price dynamics and underlying reasoning as well as disclosing the FuelEU surplus price for June 2026.

The May 2026 FuelEU Index & Market Commentary explains the changes seen in the FuelEU Maritime Surplus Market during May 2026. The article also comments on FuelEU surplus price dynamics and underlying reasoning as well as disclosing the FuelEU surplus price for May 2026.

Today, pooling is widely recognised as a reliable compliance mechanism under FuelEU Maritime. In most commercial discussions, the underlying assumption is that once a pool is agreed, it will be executed. This assumption deserves closer investigation. In practice, pooling is not a single step but a multi-stage process with dependencies and hard deadlines. The successful execution of a pool requires that each of these steps is completed correctly and in sequence by all pool par

Borrowing under FuelEU Maritime is often described in market discussions as a convenient fallback option. The narrative is simple: if a pool does not work out or surplus cannot be sourced at an acceptable price, the vessel can simply borrow compliance from the following year. This narrative is misleading. Borrowing is not designed as a universal safety net, and in many practical situations it cannot even cover the deficit of a single conventional vessel. In addition, the regu

Dr. Gordana Ilic Introduces Groundbreaking FuelEU Compliance Platform to Global Maritime Leaders. During Singapore Maritime Week 2024, BetterSea proudly launched the world's first FuelEU Maritime Pooling Marketplace. Co-founder Dr. Gordana Ilic presented this innovative platform, marking a significant advancement in maritime decarbonization efforts and standardisation of the complex FuelEU Maritime pooling framework. The FuelEU Maritime regulation introduces complex complianc