Latest News Read All News
-
The vessel will operate along the West African coast for offshore work. -
CEO Rob Mortimer says energy security concerns overshadow shipping's decarbonisation pathway. -
The measure will apply for an initial 30-day period, with the option to extend if needed. -
The company is looking for candidates with over 10 years of experience in commodity trading or hedge fund environments. -
Each VLCC is priced at $124.75 million under the contracts. -
Wattlab estimates the system offers a return on investment of three to five years. -
China warns that slow progress on onboard carbon capture risks delaying investment and skewing fuel comparisons. -
The Swedish port will impose a variable surcharge from April as rising HVO biofuel costs linked to Middle East disruptions push up operating expenses. -
Clarksons Research says about 250 tankers typically transited the Strait of Hormuz each week before the war broke out. -
Iranian Parliament Speaker says no negotiations have been held with the US. -
The LNG stem was supplied by Baltkonta UAB in a truck-to-ship operation. -
The €90 million EIB loan and EU grant aim to support container ships connecting to an onshore power supply. -
CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker. -
US President Donald Trump ordered a five-day postponement of any strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure in a social media post on Monday. -
The US has doubled down on its opposition to the NZF, warning it would promote "expensive, unproven, and unavailable fuels." -
New guidance outlines how ships can safely integrate engines with batteries and other power sources. -
The court-ordered sale raises SGD 18.47 million, with proceeds held pending claims. -
The plant is expected to produce 100,000 mt/year of e-methanol at the port of Gijon.
Middle East Conflict
-
Mar 24The measure will apply for an initial 30-day period, with the option to extend if needed. -
Mar 24The shutdown of a unit at the 380,000 b/d plant was prompted by an explosion and fire in the refinery's diesel hydrotreater unit. -
Mar 24The Swedish port will impose a variable surcharge from April as rising HVO biofuel costs linked to Middle East disruptions push up operating expenses. -
Mar 24Clarksons Research says about 250 tankers typically transited the Strait of Hormuz each week before the war broke out. -
Mar 24Iranian Parliament Speaker says no negotiations have been held with the US. -
Mar 23US President Donald Trump ordered a five-day postponement of any strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure in a social media post on Monday. -
Mar 19Countries such as Bahrain and the UAE, both directly affected by Iranian attacks, have backed the proposal. -
Mar 19Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict. -
Mar 19IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says shipping's resilience is being pushed to its limits by escalating geopolitical tensions. -
Mar 19Iran has attacked Qatar's gas facilities in response to US-Israeli strikes on its own facilities yesterday.
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.
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
-
Mar 24CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 19Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
-
Mar 18Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure. -
Mar 16No casualties were reported after the latest attack on Monday morning, following another incident on Saturday. -
Mar 14Bunker operations have continued throughout the day Saturday, but new operations overnight are unlikely, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
Insights & Analysis More
-
Mar 24CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker.
-
Mar 19Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
-
Mar 18Moeve's Samir Fernández talks to Shinji Umehara, President of NYK Trading. -
Mar 18Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure.
-
Mar 16February's total conventional and biofuel blend sales were still the lowest since June 2025. -
Mar 13The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025. -
Mar 12With the EIA now forecasting Brent to average $90.56/bl in Q2, global VLSFO prices are likely to hold over $700/mt in April-June. -
Mar 12Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers. -
Mar 11The port authority welcomes the standards set by the recently-launched Bunkering Services Initiative, a spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 11Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.
Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More
-
Mar 24CEO Rob Mortimer says energy security concerns overshadow shipping's decarbonisation pathway. -
Mar 24The €90 million EIB loan and EU grant aim to support container ships connecting to an onshore power supply. -
Mar 23The US has doubled down on its opposition to the NZF, warning it would promote "expensive, unproven, and unavailable fuels." -
Mar 23The plant is expected to produce 100,000 mt/year of e-methanol at the port of Gijon. -
Mar 23The 24,000 TEU ship will operate on the Asia and Europe route.
![Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Identifying Cappuccino Bunkers [Pictures]](https://shipandbunker.cdn.speedyrails.net/a/img/_rm_aab99d2e911f9a52b19836de07876b2e.v.645.jpg)
Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | IFO380 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 915.50 | 28.00 | 1606.00 | 46.00 | 777.50 | 61.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 1035.50 | 17.50 | 1623.00 | 21.50 | 869.50 | 4.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 1047.00 | 21.00 | 1549.00 | 17.00 | 828.50 | 3.00 |
| Singapore | 986.00 | 29.50 | 1940.00 | 117.50 | 808.50 | 16.50 |
| Rotterdam | 829.50 | 18.00 | 1397.50 | 39.00 | 773.50 | 35.00 |
| Fujairah | 1039.00 | 35.50 | 1792.00 | 47.50 | 837.50 | 32.50 |
| Houston | 808.00 | 28.50 | 1295.00 | 20.50 | 691.50 | 2.00 |
| Busan |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Colombo |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Durban |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Gibraltar | 883.00 | 14.50 | - | 788.50 | 45.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 1060.50 | 1.00 | 1601.00 | 9.00 | 879.50 | 30.00 |
| Istanbul | 1006.50 | 40.50 | 1468.00 | 24.00 | 818.50 | 54.00 |
| LA / LB | 1167.00 | 80.00 | 1338.50 | 19.50 | 901.50 | 17.50 |
| Las Palmas |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Mumbai |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| New York | 786.50 | 33.50 | 1368.00 | 85.00 | 683.00 | 37.00 |
| Cristobal, Panama |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Piraeus | 922.00 | 1.50 | 1476.50 | 52.00 | 816.50 | 48.00 |
| Santos | 1087.00 | 8.00 | 1581.00 | 104.00 | - | |
| Shanghai |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| St Petersburg |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Tokyo |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
Top Bunker Prices All Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 1035.50 | 17.50 | 1623.00 | 21.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 915.50 | 28.00 | 1606.00 | 46.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 1047.00 | 21.00 | 1549.00 | 17.00 |
| Singapore | 986.00 | 29.50 | 1940.00 | 117.50 |
| Fujairah | 1039.00 | 35.50 | 1792.00 | 47.50 |
| Rotterdam | 829.50 | 18.00 | 1397.50 | 39.00 |
| Houston | 808.00 | 28.50 | 1295.00 | 20.50 |
Bunker Jobs
-
Mar 24The company is looking for candidates with over 10 years of experience in commodity trading or hedge fund environments. -
Mar 20Synthesis Recruitment is looking for candidates for the role with at least five years of bunker trading experience. -
Mar 19The company is looking for candidates with a solid understanding of the Singapore and Far East bunker market -
Mar 13The company is looking for candidates with strong knowledge of the local marine fuel market. -
Mar 06The company is looking for candidates with experience in the bunker industry and good command of English.
Popular Now More
-
Mar 24CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker.
-
Mar 24The shutdown of a unit at the 380,000 b/d plant was prompted by an explosion and fire in the refinery's diesel hydrotreater unit.
-
Mar 23The US has doubled down on its opposition to the NZF, warning it would promote "expensive, unproven, and unavailable fuels."
-
Mar 24Clarksons Research says about 250 tankers typically transited the Strait of Hormuz each week before the war broke out.
-
Mar 18Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure.
-
Mar 17At Suzun Marine Fuels, we have chosen a path that may seem unusual for a supplier. We have limited the number of bunker traders we work with to a maximum of ten. -
Mar 19Most suppliers in Fujairah are quoting on a firm enquiry basis only as avails tighten amid ongoing disruptions, sources tell Ship & Bunker