Global energy markets are at a pivotal stage as low-carbon and sustainable fuels seek wider commercial viability. In remarks at a leading international forum, Trafigura’s CEO underscored that clean fuels — including sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable fuel pathways — face cost and market adoption challenges that require targeted policy support to thrive.

Discussions around mandates and subsidies reflect broader efforts by industry and governments to build demand signals, reduce cost barriers, and bridge the gap between innovation and large-scale deployment. This viewpoint also aligns with recent offtake agreements aimed at accelerating supply commitments for emerging clean fuel technologies.

As clean fuels become increasingly central to decarbonisation strategies across hard-to-abate sectors, the emphasis on supportive policy levers signals a collaborative path forward for investors, policymakers, and energy stakeholders alike.

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