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  1. Pilbara Ports says most ships operating in Western Australia's Pilbara region typically take on bunkers outside the region for their full round voyages.
    5 Mar 2026
  2. The clause uses a new evaluation method designed to better reflect a vessel's efficiency in real operating conditions.
    5 Mar 2026
  3. Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 26– March 4, 2026.
    5 Mar 2026
  4. Singapore plans to unveil the plan in 2027 to shape the future of its maritime sector.
    5 Mar 2026
  5. Kickster says the digital platform aims to simplify FuelEU Maritime compliance pooling and improve market transparency.
    5 Mar 2026
  6. Maersk has joined other container lines by cancelling cargo bookings to and from several Middle East ports.
    5 Mar 2026
  7. Tanker groups urge industry to prioritise seafarer safety and rely on verified information when making operational decisions.
    5 Mar 2026
  8. Readers can register now for this complimentary event taking place in Stamford, CT alongside CMA on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00.
    5 Mar 2026
  9. The companies warn that delays and policy uncertainty could weaken investment momentum in shipping decarbonisation.
    5 Mar 2026
  10. China has asked its refiners to suspend signing new contracts to export refined products and to attempt to cancel shipments already agreed to.
    5 Mar 2026
  11. The EC's new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
    5 Mar 2026
  12. Anemoi says accurate measurement of WAPS fuel savings is key to giving shipowners and operators confidence in the technology.
    5 Mar 2026
  13. The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea.
    5 Mar 2026
  14. As a recruitment specialist in these changing times I am often asked how the skill set of traders is evolving, writes Vernon Jayanathan.
    5 Mar 2026
  15. Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub.
    4 Mar 2026
  16. But pundits are still predicting $100 oil if the war continues.
    4 Mar 2026
  17. The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
    4 Mar 2026
  18. Ports including Duqm, Sohar, Muscat and Salalah remain operational despite drone strikes reported at key facilities.
    4 Mar 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping
    Mar 05
    While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%.
  2. Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings For Several Gulf Countries
    Mar 05
    Maersk has joined other container lines by cancelling cargo bookings to and from several Middle East ports.
  3. INTERTANKO and OCIMF Warn of Complex Operating Conditions for Seafarers in Middle East
    Mar 05
    Tanker groups urge industry to prioritise seafarer safety and rely on verified information when making operational decisions.
  4. Bunkering Excluded From New Chinese Restrictions on Fuel Exports
    Mar 05
    China has asked its refiners to suspend signing new contracts to export refined products and to attempt to cancel shipments already agreed to.
  5. Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill
    Mar 05
    The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea.
  6. UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict
    Mar 04
    Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub.
  7. Container Ship Abandoned in Strait of Hormuz After Attack Causes Engine Fire
    Mar 04
    The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
  8. Oman Bunkering Operating Normally Following Attack on Duqm
    Mar 04
    Ports including Duqm, Sohar, Muscat and Salalah remain operational despite drone strikes reported at key facilities.
  9. New Attack Reported on Ras Tanura Refinery in Saudi Arabia
    Mar 04
    The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning.
  10. Cosco Halts New Bookings for Middle East Ports Amid Iran Conflict
    Mar 04
    The Chinese shipping company has joined other carriers in suspending bookings to Middle East ports.

Bunker Demand in Key Markets

In the third quarter of 2025 bunker bemand at key marine fuel hubs advanced 4.3% on a yearly basis, according to the latest market survey of bunker sales volumes in 17 leading global locations.

Bunker Price Forecast - Q1 2026

Quarterly and full year bunker price forcast for 2026 and 2027. Includes forecasts for global average prices, and at the key ports of Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston.

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 342.00 1.50 704.00 3.50 729.50 3.50
Rotterdam 289.50 0.50 617.50 20.50 595.50 23.50
Houston 346.00 16.50 712.00 33.50 738.50 34.00
Fujairah 217.00 3.50 446.50 7.00 463.00 7.00

Compliance Costs Calculator

Planning for the future? Ship & Bunker has developed a calculator to help shipping companies and other maritime stakeholders estimate the compliance costs for EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO 20208 / NZF regulations for their chosen energy mix for the years 2028-2035.

Top Stories More

  1. EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping
    Mar 05
    While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%.
  2. Container Ship Abandoned in Strait of Hormuz After Attack Causes Engine Fire
    Mar 04
    The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
  3. New Attack Reported on Ras Tanura Refinery in Saudi Arabia
    Mar 04
    The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning.
  4. Minor Damage Reported to Tanker After New Attack Near Fujairah
    Mar 04
    The tanker heard a loud explosion and debris from an unknown projectile was found on its deck about 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah at 10:30 PM UTC.
  5. Minerva Sues Norvic Maritime Holdings and Related Companies Over Alleged Unpaid Bunker Debt
    Mar 04
    The case is over an alleged unpaid debt of $230,040.26 relating to the supply of about 500 mt of VLSFO to the M/V Alexandris, a source tells Ship & Bunker.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping
    Mar 05
    While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%.
  2. LNG Price Spike Not Yet Sufficient to Drive Switch to Conventional Bunkers
    Mar 03
    Shipowners would be looking for an LNG premium of 15-20% to MGO before switching back to oil, a market source tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. 70-80% of Fujairah Bunker Barges Now Not Operating: Spotbarge
    Mar 03
    A total of 15 bunker operations were observed on Monday, and a further four on Tuesday morning, Spotbarge's Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker.
  4. Middle East Conflict: Impact So Far for Shipping & Bunkering
    Mar 03
    After three days of the conflict in the Middle East following strikes on Iran, uncertainty is increasing on what comes next.
  5. INTERVIEW: SanctionCheck Launches Sanctions Compliance Platform for the Bunker Industry
    Mar 03
    Sanctions compliance is a growing problem for the bunker industry where digital services can help, SanctionCheck CEO James Casey tells Ship & Bunker.
  6. FEATURE: Fujairah Bunker Market in Limbo as Traders Seek Strait of Hormuz Clarity
    Mar 02
    Fujairah's market - reliant on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz for its demand - is largely on hold until clarity emerges, local sources tell Ship & Bunker.
  7. FEATURED: Oilmar Marks 10-Year Anniversary With Charity Drive
    Feb 24
    Trading firm Oilmar is marking its growth and development over the past decade with a series of charity partnerships.
  8. IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
    Feb 16
    But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
  9. ANALYSIS: Singapore January Bunker Sales Jump 16.4% Year-on-Year Amid Higher HSFO Demand
    Feb 16
    January HSFO sales jumped by 30.4% on the year, with the grade accounting for 41.6% of the total bunker sales.
  10. INSIGHT: Collaboration, Not Silver Bullets, Will Define Maritime Decarbonisation
    Feb 12
    Paul Bayliss of Fuelre4m discusses the need for collaboration to demonstrate the efficacy of decarbonisation technologies.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping
    Mar 05
    While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%.
  2. Pilbara Ports Partners With Yara on Ammonia Bunkering Plans
    Mar 05
    Pilbara Ports says most ships operating in Western Australia's Pilbara region typically take on bunkers outside the region for their full round voyages.
  3. Singapore Developing Maritime Master Plan to Guide Sector Growth
    Mar 05
    Singapore plans to unveil the plan in 2027 to shape the future of its maritime sector.
  4. 87 Maritime Firms Call for IMO Net-Zero Framework Adoption in 2026
    Mar 05
    The companies warn that delays and policy uncertainty could weaken investment momentum in shipping decarbonisation.
  5. EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness
    Mar 05
    The EC's new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 631.50 26.00 1019.00 49.00 556.00 20.00
Global 20 Ports Average 659.00 30.00 1029.00 47.50 583.50 25.00
Global Average Bunker Price 671.00 36.00 996.50 48.00 570.00 23.00
Singapore 658.50 18.00 1039.50 72.00 597.50 26.50
Rotterdam 607.00 33.50 985.50 41.00 554.00 21.00
Fujairah 672.50 43.50 1105.00 60.50 602.00 25.50
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