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  1. UCL research warns policy gaps and fuel choices could leave even highly capable maritime economies exposed.
    19 Mar 2026
  2. Fujairah VLSFO sales dropped by 4.5% on the year to 365,258 m3 in February.
    19 Mar 2026
  3. Shipping Corporation of India has tapped a domestic shipbuilder to build the country's first methanol-fuelled supply ship.
    19 Mar 2026
  4. Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
    19 Mar 2026
  5. Bound4blue says its wind propulsion system has become popular in the tanker segment.
    19 Mar 2026
  6. LR says shipping's overall digital maturity stands at 2.1 out of 4.
    19 Mar 2026
  7. Richter joined the firm at the end of 2022.
    19 Mar 2026
  8. Sources tell Ship & Bunker the new tax currently does not apply to VLSFO bunker sales.
    19 Mar 2026
  9. Neel C. has joined Christiania Energy as a specialist, bunkers & lubricants in Dubai as of this month.
    19 Mar 2026
  10. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says shipping's resilience is being pushed to its limits by escalating geopolitical tensions.
    19 Mar 2026
  11. Iran has attacked Qatar's gas facilities in response to US-Israeli strikes on its own facilities yesterday.
    19 Mar 2026
  12. The company is looking for candidates with a solid understanding of the Singapore and Far East bunker market
    19 Mar 2026
  13. Solvang says the vessels are suitable for fitting with an onboard carbon capture system.
    19 Mar 2026
  14. Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 12 – March 18, 2026.
    19 Mar 2026
  15. Most suppliers in Fujairah are quoting on a firm enquiry basis only as avails tighten amid ongoing disruptions, sources tell Ship & Bunker
    19 Mar 2026
  16. Moeve's Samir Fernández talks to Shinji Umehara, President of NYK Trading.
    18 Mar 2026
  17. The US and Israel reportedly attacked the South Pars gas field in Iran - the world's largest - on Wednesday, causing a fire.
    18 Mar 2026
  18. Delivery comes ahead of Singapore's 2030 mandate for new harbour craft to run on electric, B100 biofuel or other net-zero fuels.
    18 Mar 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. Members Urge IMO to Establish Safe Maritime Corridor in Gulf
    Mar 19
    Countries such as Bahrain and the UAE, both directly affected by Iranian attacks, have backed the proposal.
  2. Hubs Away From Middle East See Significant Rise in Bunker Operations: Spotbarge
    Mar 19
    Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
  3. IMO Secretary-General: 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Persian Gulf
    Mar 19
    IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says shipping's resilience is being pushed to its limits by escalating geopolitical tensions.
  4. UKMTO Reports Vessel Attack Off Qatar
    Mar 19
    Iran has attacked Qatar's gas facilities in response to US-Israeli strikes on its own facilities yesterday.
  5. Middle East Bunkering Update
    Mar 19
    Most suppliers in Fujairah are quoting on a firm enquiry basis only as avails tighten amid ongoing disruptions, sources tell Ship & Bunker
  6. Crude Futures Surge as US and Israel Strike Energy Infrastructure in Iran
    Mar 18
    The US and Israel reportedly attacked the South Pars gas field in Iran - the world's largest - on Wednesday, causing a fire.
  7. Maersk Adjusts Bunker Supply as Gulf Disruption Hits Fuel Flows
    Mar 17
    Maersk says it is redistributing bunker supply across its network to safeguard operational stability.
  8. IEA Executive Director Says More Oil Releases Possible If Disruptions Continue
    Mar 17
    IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol says even with a Hormuz shipping restart, global energy trade will take time to recover.
  9. Hormuz Transits Down 95% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Shipping
    Mar 17
    Clarksons Research says around 1,100 ships, including 250 oil tankers, are currently stuck in the Gulf.
  10. UKMTO Reports Overnight Tanker Attack Off Fujairah
    Mar 17
    The vessel has reported minor damage following an attack last night.

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 466.00 99.00 958.50 203.00 993.50 210.50
Rotterdam 303.50 13.00 624.50 27.00 647.50 28.00
Houston 372.50 10.50 766.50 22.00 794.50 23.00
Fujairah 290.50 32.00 597.50 66.00 619.50 68.50

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Top Stories More

  1. Hubs Away From Middle East See Significant Rise in Bunker Operations: Spotbarge
    Mar 19
    Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
  2. Viewpoint: The Hidden Cost of Buying Bunkers by the Ton
    Mar 18
    Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure.
  3. Oil Loading Suspended at Fujairah After New Drone Attack
    Mar 16
    No casualties were reported after the latest attack on Monday morning, following another incident on Saturday.
  4. Bunkering Continues at Fujairah Despite Fire After New Attack
    Mar 14
    Bunker operations have continued throughout the day Saturday, but new operations overnight are unlikely, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. Half of the World's Bunker Fuel Still Sold by Just 10 Companies
    Mar 13
    The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. Hubs Away From Middle East See Significant Rise in Bunker Operations: Spotbarge
    Mar 19
    Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
  2. FEATURED VIDEO: Moeve & NYK Trading Discuss their Joint Journey with Second-Generation Biofuels
    Mar 18
    Moeve's Samir Fernández talks to Shinji Umehara, President of NYK Trading.
  3. Viewpoint: The Hidden Cost of Buying Bunkers by the Ton
    Mar 18
    Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure.
  4. ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Up 12% Year-on-Year
    Mar 16
    February's total conventional and biofuel blend sales were still the lowest since June 2025.
  5. Half of the World's Bunker Fuel Still Sold by Just 10 Companies
    Mar 13
    The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025.
  6. New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2
    Mar 12
    With 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.
  7. VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?
    Mar 12
    Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers.
  8. Port of Rotterdam Sees Collaboration as Key to Higher Standards as MFM Mandate Launches
    Mar 11
    The port authority welcomes the standards set by the recently-launched Bunkering Services Initiative, a spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker.
  9. INTERVIEW: WinGD Sees Ethanol as Low-Cost Energy Transition "Game-Changer" for Shipping
    Mar 11
    Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.
  10. We See No Evidence of Alt Fuel Engine Orders Switching to Conventional Bunkers: WinGD
    Mar 09
    It has previously been suggested the IMO NZF delay had ship owners shifting back to oil bunkers.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. Shipping Nations Unprepared for Tougher IMO Net Zero Rules: UCL
    Mar 19
    UCL research warns policy gaps and fuel choices could leave even highly capable maritime economies exposed.
  2. FEATURED VIDEO: Moeve & NYK Trading Discuss their Joint Journey with Second-Generation Biofuels
    Mar 18
    Moeve's Samir Fernández talks to Shinji Umehara, President of NYK Trading.
  3. First Fully Electric Tugboat Delivered in Singapore
    Mar 18
    Delivery comes ahead of Singapore's 2030 mandate for new harbour craft to run on electric, B100 biofuel or other net-zero fuels.
  4. Gasum Extends FuelEU Pooling Partnership with Viking Line and Wallenius Sol
    Mar 18
    Bio-LNG-fuelled vessels of the two firms will continue to generate compliance units for Gasum's pool in 2026.
  5. Mumbai Port Explores Methanol Supply as Marine Fuel
    Mar 18
    The Indian port is inviting industry participation as it looks to develop methanol bunkering capability.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 907.00 12.50 1463.50 1.00 753.00 7.50
Global 20 Ports Average 1014.00 3.00 1510.00 16.50 861.00 13.50
Global Average Bunker Price 1012.00 3.00 1464.50 19.00 785.50 3.00
Singapore 1004.50 72.00 1777.00 30.00 802.00 13.00
Rotterdam 784.00 20.00 1193.00 14.00 718.50 1.00
Fujairah 1032.00 28.50 1642.50 9.00 812.00 26.50
Houston 806.50 28.50 1240.50 28.50 681.00 44.50
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Hong Kong 1047.00 53.00 1470.50 43.50 885.00 21.00
Istanbul 915.50 2.00 1293.00 10.50 764.00 11.00
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