Maersk warns of pressure in marine fuel.

Maersk has warned that the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is already affecting the world’s supply of marine fuel, in a sign that instability in the Middle East is beginning to have effects far beyond the region.

According to the Danish shipowner, disruptions in one of the world’s main energy routes are making it difficult to access refined fuels used by the merchant marine and forcing the company to resort to extraordinary solutions to maintain operations. On an operational level, the company says several refineries in the region are idle or operating at reduced capacity, while export capacity is limited. Given this scenario, Maersk says it was forced to redistribute fuel globally and seek alternative sources in other geographies and with other suppliers, in an attempt to avoid supply failures for the fleet. To respond to rising costs and logistical difficulties, the company will apply a temporary fuel surcharge starting March 25, 2026, if it obtains the necessary regulatory approvals. The measure will have global application and is intended to compensate for impacts that, according to the carrier, already exceed normal adjustment mechanisms. Maersk’s warning shows that the crisis in Hormuz is no longer just affecting shipping in the Gulf, but also the global bunker market, essential for the functioning of maritime transport.

The company will also have several container ships detained in the Persian Gulf, protected in ports or anchorages, awaiting better security conditions.

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