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title: "CBL International says 1H 2026 profit rebound driven by higher bunker volumes, wider margins amid oil price surge"
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description: "CBL International reported a profit rebound for the first half of 2026, driven by higher bunker volumes and wider margins amid an oil price surge. Revenue rose 49.2% to USD 395.59 million, while gross profit climbed 140.5% to USD 6.53 million with margins widening to 1.65%. The company returned to profitability with a net income of USD 1.5 million, reversing a previous loss, despite increased interest expenses and working capital needs."
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# CBL International says 1H 2026 profit rebound driven by higher bunker volumes, wider margins amid oil price surge

-   For the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue rose 49.2% to USD 395.59 million on higher oil prices, volume. \* Sales volume increased 10.9%, supported by a wider supplier network across more than 70 ports and newer customer wins. \* Gross profit climbed 140.5% to USD 6.53 million; gross margin widened to 1.65% from 1.02%. \* Profitability returned with net income of USD 1.5 million versus a USD 992,000 loss, despite higher interest expense. \* Working-capital needs rose with fuel prices; operating cash flow turned positive to USD 1.38 million, banking facilities expanded. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. CBL International Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0001493152-26-038898), on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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