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  1. The vessel was officially handed over at its Fukuyama yard this week.
    2 Apr 2026
  2. President Trump signalled that US military actions against Iran may continue for the next 2-3 weeks.
    2 Apr 2026
  3. The growth was driven by demand from the road and shipping sectors.
    2 Apr 2026
  4. Among the international assets of interest to the bunker industry is Lukoil Bulgaria, a key supplier of marine fuels in the Black Sea region.
    2 Apr 2026
  5. Birol warns that the real crunch will begin this month.
    1 Apr 2026
  6. The firm provided ammonia fuel training to Woodside's marine team as the industry prepares for ammonia.
    1 Apr 2026
  7. The class society and flag states forum says the guidelines will support the uptake of WAPS.
    1 Apr 2026
  8. Deal aims to expand electric vessel charging infrastructure across Europe and beyond.
    1 Apr 2026
  9. DNV data shows 45 alternative-capable ships ordered in Q1 2026, compared to 73 a year ago.
    1 Apr 2026
  10. VPS says that no operational issues have been reported from vessels using these fuels so far.
    1 Apr 2026
  11. One of the projectiles caused a fire that has since been extinguished, while the second failed to detonate.
    1 Apr 2026
  12. CEO Jotaro Tamura says crew safety remains the top priority amid ongoing Hormuz disruption.
    1 Apr 2026
  13. India highlights progress on green methanol and hydrogen infrastructure as part of wider port decarbonisation efforts.
    1 Apr 2026
  14. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says higher bunker costs have primarily driven the increase.
    1 Apr 2026
  15. The 114,000 DWT vessel has been built at Hengli Shipyard in Dalian.
    1 Apr 2026
  16. The funding will support the construction of a methanol dual-fuel vessel set for delivery in 2027.
    1 Apr 2026
  17. Hiring has shifted from routine roles to urgent, specialised needs.
    1 Apr 2026
  18. The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group
    1 Apr 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. Crude Futures Jump as President Trump Signals Weeks of Iran Strikes Ahead
    Apr 02
    President Trump signalled that US military actions against Iran may continue for the next 2-3 weeks.
  2. IBIA Warns of Risk of Overstating Middle East Supply Problems
    Apr 01
    IBIA may intervene to warn against panic buying if concerns over supply disruption become too overblown, its outgoing and incoming chairmen tell Ship & Bunker.
  3. Tanker Attacked by Two Projectiles Off Qatar
    Apr 01
    One of the projectiles caused a fire that has since been extinguished, while the second failed to detonate.
  4. Hormuz Disruption an 'Urgent Issue' for Operations, Says MOL CEO
    Apr 01
    CEO Jotaro Tamura says crew safety remains the top priority amid ongoing Hormuz disruption.
  5. Hapag-Lloyd Sees $40-50 Million Weekly Cost Surge Amid Iran Conflict
    Apr 01
    CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says higher bunker costs have primarily driven the increase.
  6. China Confirms Three Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz
    Mar 31
    Two container ships of Cosco have reportedly safely exited the Strait of Hormuz.
  7. Shipping and Workers Groups Urge Gulf States to Protect Seafarers
    Mar 31
    ICS and ITF held talks with Gulf representatives on seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
  8. Finnlines Adds Temporary Bunker Surcharge Amid Fuel Price Hike
    Mar 31
    The firm says the surcharge will remain in place until Brent crude averages below $70/bbl.
  9. Oil Spill Warning as Laden VLCC Attacked Near Dubai: Report
    Mar 31
    The Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack at Dubai Port's anchorage late on Monday.
  10. Yanbu Crude Exports Surge as Just 13 Tankers Transited Hormuz Last Week
    Mar 30
    Clarksons Research says only 13 tankers transited the Hormuz Strait last week, up from 10 a week before but down from usual level of 250.

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 598.50 53.00 1231.50 109.00 1276.50 113.00
Rotterdam 295.00 3.00 607.00 6.50 629.00 6.50
Houston 413.00 15.50 849.50 31.50 880.50 32.50
Fujairah 373.00 34.00 767.50 70.50 795.50 73.00

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. IBIA Warns of Risk of Overstating Middle East Supply Problems
    Apr 01
    IBIA may intervene to warn against panic buying if concerns over supply disruption become too overblown, its outgoing and incoming chairmen tell Ship & Bunker.
  2. INTERVIEW: Adrian Tolson Takes Over as IBIA Chairman from Constantinos Capetanakis
    Apr 01
    The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group
  3. INTERVIEW: Tideform Relaunches AI-Backed Platform With 30 Million Mt/Year of Bunker Data
    Mar 24
    CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: Adrian Tolson Takes Over as IBIA Chairman from Constantinos Capetanakis
    Apr 01
    The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group
  2. INTERVIEW: Tideform Relaunches AI-Backed Platform With 30 Million Mt/Year of Bunker Data
    Mar 24
    CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. Tsuneishi Delivers World's First LNG Dual-Fuel Kamsarmax
    Apr 02
    The vessel was officially handed over at its Fukuyama yard this week.
  2. Fluxys Saw Bio-LNG Demand Rise 73% at Zeebrugge Terminal in 2025
    Apr 02
    The growth was driven by demand from the road and shipping sectors.
  3. Exmar Provides Ammonia Training to Woodside Energy in Perth
    Apr 01
    The firm provided ammonia fuel training to Woodside's marine team as the industry prepares for ammonia.
  4. March Alternative-Fuelled Newbuild Orders Shrink to Five: DNV
    Apr 01
    DNV data shows 45 alternative-capable ships ordered in Q1 2026, compared to 73 a year ago.
  5. Indian Shipping Ministry Details Alternative Fuel Bunkering Push at Ports
    Apr 01
    India highlights progress on green methanol and hydrogen infrastructure as part of wider port decarbonisation efforts.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 833.50 11.50 1535.50 23.00 664.50 51.00
Global 20 Ports Average 957.50 7.50 1692.00 2.00 785.50 24.50
Global Average Bunker Price 1011.50 4.00 1677.00 28.00 782.50 13.00
Singapore 873.50 5.50 1811.50 61.50 695.00 11.50
Rotterdam 716.50 29.50 1331.50 32.00 661.50 38.50
Fujairah 841.50 28.00 1705.00 30.50 678.50 43.00
Houston 903.50 5.50 1294.50 45.50 624.00 34.50
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Hong Kong 909.50 22.50 1619.00 26.50 774.50 25.00
Istanbul 984.50 22.00 1487.00 28.00 854.00 14.50
LA / LB 1183.00 18.50 1594.00 20.00 932.50 67.00
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