War risk, bunker volatility and the pressure on global supply chains

As tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt global shipping routes, the bunker market is facing increasing pressure.

In this interview with SeaNews, Constantinos Capetanakis, Chair of IBIA, Bunker Director, Star Bulk Carriers, shares insights on regional bunker supply dynamics, the vulnerability of key hubs such as Fujairah, the role of reserves, war-risk premiums, and whether current disruptions could reshape fuel strategies and supply routes in the long term.

Read the full interview here to understand how the bunker market is adapting to ongoing geopolitical pressures.