The oil price has fallen this week, making diesel slightly cheaper as well. However, uncertainty in the energy markets remains high. Rabobank expects that higher diesel costs will mainly weigh on farmers' income, because they can pass on these costs only to a limited extent. Read more about developments in energy prices.
Analysis|Published: Jun 5, 2026
Container rates are rising sharply as the peak season gets under way. Higher bunker prices linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are adding to market pressures, while Trump has announced new tariff plans.
News|Published: Jun 4, 2026
Lamb Weston is going to close the Dutch production site in Broekhuizenvorst. The potato processing company is responding to 'changing market conditions'.
Analysis|Published: May 26, 2026
Oil, diesel and gas fell sharply in price after hopeful reports about progress in the negotiations between the US and Iran over ending the war. Diesel is at its lowest point in thirteen weeks and oil recorded its lowest level in five weeks yesterday. Prices remain much higher than before the war in Iran. Optimism also needs to be tempered. An agreement is still extremely uncertain, yesterday and today there were attacks back and forth and oil and gas prices are on the rise again.
Analysis|Published: May 22, 2026
Container freight rates continue to rise, with the peak season starting earlier than usual this year. Higher bunker prices, emergency fuel surcharges and growing risks around the Strait of Hormuz are also contributing to rising freight rates across major trade lanes.
Analysis|Published: May 19, 2026
Oil is falling slightly in price because of renewed hope for a peace agreement in Iran. According to the head of the International Energy Agency, it is a matter of weeks before commercial oil reserves are empty.
