It’s a question Avfuel’s experts have received with increased frequency of late: How can today’s volatile market be managed? The simple answer is to plan. The most effective solution is to hedge against price uncertainty; a solution Avfuel provides to its customers through its Price Risk Management Program. When Avfuel introduced the program at the end of 2020, the industry was experiencing 10-year lows on fuel prices; as analysts anticipated at the time, prices have continued to rise to exceed pre-pandemic levels. Analysts do not anticipate a letup anytime soon—Goldman Sachs recently projected crude oil to exceed $125 per barrel over the next few months. “It is expected to take a number of years for significant capacity to come online, relieving the strain on oil prices,” said Avfuel Corporation’s Muneeb Ahmed, director of trading and logistics. “For this reason, we continue to advise customers to look into Avfuel’s Price Risk Management Program. While fuel prices are high, we anticipate they’ll continue to rise. With a one-year fixed forward price agreement, Avfuel can actually offer its customers a fixed price that is below current market values, saving customers money while providing stability.” Fixed forward pricing (FFP) is one solution in
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