# Ship fuel squeeze persists despite faster crude flows through Strait of Hormuz, Vitol says

https://mins.news/en/item/103012

- TASS, 2026-10-16 11:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2203019

> Vitol Asia head Kieran Gallagher said faster crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz are not translating into increased shipping-fuel production. With refiners prioritizing products such as diesel to capture strong margins, ship-fuel prices in Singapore, the world’s largest supplier, have reached their highest level since April.

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