BetterSea introduces first FuelEU Index based on market trading data

Digital maritime compliance platform BetterSea announces the launch of its FuelEU Index, a powerful new market benchmark designed to bring transparency, insight, and structure to the emerging FuelEU surplus trading environment.

The inaugural FuelEU Index reveals significant shifts in market behaviour as the FuelEU surplus market enters a decisive phase of accelerated price discovery. Notably, the average ask price has dropped by 24%, while trade prices have climbed by 9%, and the bid-ask spread has narrowed by an impressive 64% since June. These movements signal a strengthening marketplace characterised by higher buyer conviction, growing transparency, and improved price alignment.

“We built the FuelEU Index to cut through the noise,” said Maximilian Schroer, co-CEO of BetterSea. “There’s a lot of guesswork in the market right now. Our index is anchored in executed transactions — real deals, not opinions — giving the industry the clarity it needs to move forward with confidence.”

With over 41,700 t CO2e of surplus already listed on the BetterSea platform, the data shows robust participation, particularly from liner shipping and early-mover segments leveraging less prevalent fuels. Additionally, growing interest from non-shipping entities, such as traders and financial intermediaries, indicates an emerging secondary market driven by arbitrage and proactive positioning.

As the FuelEU Maritime Regulation enters its next phase, BetterSea’s platform continues to serve as a leading hub for structured, trusted, compliant surplus trading. The index will be updated monthly as part of BetterSea’s regular newsletters, guiding the industry to trade with confidence, backed by data that reflects actual market activity.