This Charter is concluded on the basis of a price of .......... per ton of* ............. for bunker** ............. oil of .............. grade in force on the date of this Charter. If the price actually paid by the Owners during the period of this Charter for the quantity consumed on the contracted voyage(s) should be higher, the difference shall be paid by the Charterers to the Owners on production of the Owner's account therefor.
* Insert 1,000 kilos or 2,240 lbs as applicable.
** Indicate whether diesel, fuel or gas oil.
(NOTE: This Clause is particularly intended for contracts for several voyages).
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