Marine fuel price analysis highlights ethanol’s growing competitiveness
In the UK, a new analysis from the Climate Ethanol Alliance comparing marine fuel prices in the first half of 2026 finds ethanol became increasingly competitive with conventional marine fuels on an energy-equivalent basis, particularly during oil market disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. While very low sulfur fuel oil remained the lowest-cost option, ethanol reached or approached price parity with marine gas oil in Houston, Santos, and Rotterdam. The report says ethanol’s sulfur-free profile, lower lifecycle emissions, and expanding bunkering demonstrations position it as a promising marine fuel, with upcoming International Maritime Organization carbon pricing expected to further improve its competitiveness.
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