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21 September 2026

OceanX Radar: Logistics is a people thing; fuel fears; relentless rate rises

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OceanX Radar: Logistics is a people thing; fuel fears; relentless rate rises

Another crazy week passed. Fuel prices moved up a notch again, which makes clear that things in the Middle East are getting worse rather than better. Even US VP Vance warns of a potential “worldwide energy crisis“. And with the Houthies back in action, there is a second front on. However, so far no attacks on non-Saudi ships in the Red Sea – let’s see how long that lasts.

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