OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: August 2026
OPX falls to €118.90/tCO₂e in August as FuelEU pooling activity slows over the summer, with observed offer levels ranging from €110 to €170/tCO₂e. FuelEU pooling market slows during the summer period The OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX) stands at €118.90/tCO₂e in August, down from €131.75/tCO₂e in July. August offer levels range from €110 to €170/tCO₂e, compared ...
The OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX) for August 2026 has fallen to €118.90 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent, a decline from the July figure of €131.75. This downward trend comes as market activity in the FuelEU pooling sector has slowed significantly during the summer holiday period.
During August, the observed offer levels for CO₂ allowances ranged from a low of €110 to a high of €170 per tonne, a decrease from the July range of €115 to €180. These lower extremes indicate a more subdued level of competition among sellers, likely due to the reduced market activity during the summer break.
The OceanScore index relies on posted offers as its primary reference for understanding current market conditions. This is especially true when transaction volumes are low, as posted offers provide a more comprehensive and continuously updated view of the market. Unlike completed deals, posted offers are less likely to be swayed by individual transactions or specific providers, offering a clearer, more reliable benchmark for surplus pricing in the FuelEU system.
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