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  1. Levante LNG fuelled a "K" Line car carrier at the port north of Valencia in September.
    7 Oct 2026
  2. The company says ULSFO quality notifications more than doubled to 6.7%.
    7 Oct 2026
  3. Malaysia will streamline bunkering licences from February 2027 under a new single-window approval system.
    7 Oct 2026
  4. The barge will undergo maintenance from October 12 to 17, limiting CPC's bunkering capacity at Kaohsiung Port.
    7 Oct 2026
  5. Bunkering Services Initiative was launched last year in the ARA hub to bring more transparency to the bunkering market.
    7 Oct 2026
  6. Spotbarge founder Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker that the firm observed a 20% drop in bunker operations in September.
    7 Oct 2026
  7. The 174,000 m3 vessel is the first of three LNG carriers secured under a 15-year charter deal with QatarEnergy.
    7 Oct 2026
  8. Singapore has introduced a bill to expand MPA's powers over port operations, cybersecurity and emerging maritime technologies.
    7 Oct 2026
  9. The two companies will explore collaboration on low-carbon fuels, vessel electrification, hydrogen and other emerging technologies.
    7 Oct 2026
  10. The two vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will feature dual-fuel propulsion.
    7 Oct 2026
  11. The alliance will reroute two Asia-North Europe services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal in both directions, Alphaliner says.
    7 Oct 2026
  12. Meanwhile, Gulf producers move to create new routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
    6 Oct 2026
  13. A dedicated barge, full-time VLSFO and LSMGO, and bunker-only calls at the West African port.
    6 Oct 2026
  14. The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in credit analysis, risk assessment, or a related field.
    6 Oct 2026
  15. Gate Terminal has commissioned a new LNG tank in Rotterdam, and a jetty for LNG bunkering is being built for 2028.
    6 Oct 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. Oil Steady Amid  Reports Of Vigorous Crude Transit In War-Torn Gulf
    Oct 06
    Meanwhile, Gulf producers move to create new routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
  2. Engine Room Fire Reported After Tanker Hit in Hormuz Strait
    Oct 06
    A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with the crew fighting a resulting engine room fire.
  3. INTERVIEW: Monjasa Investing in Long-Term Commitment to Colombia
    Oct 06
    Camilo Angulo Ferrand tells Ship & Bunker that its long-term crude and refining contracts should help keep availability stable in the region despite the Iran war.
  4. Crude Extends Losses As Iran Faces New Reality of Zero Oil Revenue
    Oct 05
    Meanwhile, energy executives say market turmoil could last for years.
  5. UKMTO Reports Explosion Close to Vessel Off Yemen
    Oct 05
    A tanker reported sighting multiple explosions in proximity to the vessel.
  6. Oil Dips As Europe Taps Diesel Reserves And Iran's Threats Fall On Deaf Ears
    Oct 02
    Meanwhile, Trump sends more missiles to guard Middle East assets.
  7. New Tanker Attack Reported in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
    Oct 02
    The attack was reported at 17:50 UTC on Thursday and resulted in a fire onboard the vessel.
  8. Oil Jumps 4% As Washington Dispatches More Ships, Troops, to Middle East
    Oct 01
    An escalation of the U.S./Iran war is expected after the U.S. midterms.
  9. Oil Steady As "Gradual" Gulf Transit Improvement Forecasts Clash With News of 98% Recovery
    Sep 30
    Conflicting data still suggests Iran's diminishing influence over the Hormuz.
  10. Two More Vessels Reportedly Hit in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 30
    An LNG tanker and two other tankers were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 676.00 14.50 1390.50 29.00 1441.50 30.50
Rotterdam 541.50 247.50 1113.50 508.50 1154.50 527.50
Houston 532.50 0.50 1095.50 1.50 1135.50 1.50
Fujairah 503.00 59.50 1035.50 123.50 1073.00 127.50

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. INTERVIEW: Monjasa Investing in Long-Term Commitment to Colombia
    Oct 06
    Camilo Angulo Ferrand tells Ship & Bunker that its long-term crude and refining contracts should help keep availability stable in the region despite the Iran war.
  2. INTERVIEW: Arrest, Mediate, or Litigate? SeaSolveX on How to Handle a Bunker Dispute in Today's Market
    Oct 02
    Secure the claim first, then settle at the earliest commercially sensible moment.
  3. VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them
    Oct 01
    Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.
  4. IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More
    Sep 29
    Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.
  5. ANALYSIS: $14/mt Separates the Best and Worst Singapore Bunker Suppliers on the Cost of Doing Business, Fuelsure Data Shows
    Sep 28
    Fuelsure data shared with Ship & Bunker puts a number on what happens after the deal is fixed, port by port and supplier by supplier.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: Arrest, Mediate, or Litigate? SeaSolveX on How to Handle a Bunker Dispute in Today's Market
    Oct 02
    Secure the claim first, then settle at the earliest commercially sensible moment.
  2. VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them
    Oct 01
    Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.
  3. IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More
    Sep 29
    Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.
  4. ANALYSIS: $14/mt Separates the Best and Worst Singapore Bunker Suppliers on the Cost of Doing Business, Fuelsure Data Shows
    Sep 28
    Fuelsure data shared with Ship & Bunker puts a number on what happens after the deal is fixed, port by port and supplier by supplier.
  5. Seafarer Welfare: Industry Can Back the IMO but Governments Need to Act, Says IBIA's Hughes
    Sep 25
    A five-year review finds welfare gains have not reached most crews, attacks at sea go on, and insurers are now being asked to check on both.
  6. VIEWPOINT: Should You Worry About Your Bunkering Agreements? Maybe You Should
    Sep 24
    Two maritime lawyers on the contract terms that bite when fuel prices double: uncapped late-payment interest and quality-claim deadlines shorter than the tests.
  7. Interview: Ofiniti is Growing Fast, and Expects a Fifth of the World's Bunker Fuel to Run Through Its Platform in 2027
    Sep 21
    Ship & Bunker talks growth, data, and why transparency pays with CEO Tue Raguse and chair Torben Carlsen.
  8. Interview: XFuel Says Waste-Derived MGO Can Reduce Emissions Without a Green Premium
    Sep 17
    The economics rest on buying MARPOL sludge at fuel oil value and selling the product as distillate.
  9. VIEWPOINT: Building Resilience Through Smarter Bunkering and Fuel Efficiency in an Increasingly Unpredictable World
    Sep 16
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup makes the case for MSAR as a solution that can improve efficiency using existing vessels.
  10. VIEWPOINT: Is Hiring a Trader From a Failed Bunker Company a Smart Choice or a Liability?
    Sep 16
    Company failures put experienced traders on the market, but the hiring firm's diligence, culture, and onboarding decide whether the bargain becomes a burden.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. Malaysia Launches Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap
    Oct 07
    Malaysia will streamline bunkering licences from February 2027 under a new single-window approval system.
  2. MISC Names New Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy Charter
    Oct 07
    The 174,000 m3 vessel is the first of three LNG carriers secured under a 15-year charter deal with QatarEnergy.
  3. Rotterdam Adds New LNG Tank as Jetty for Bunkering Takes Shape
    Oct 06
    Gate Terminal has commissioned a new LNG tank in Rotterdam, and a jetty for LNG bunkering is being built for 2028.
  4. Wartsila to Supply LNG Dual-Fuel Engines for 12 CMA CGM Boxships
    Oct 06
    The vessels are being built by Jiangnan Shipyard and are scheduled to receive the engines from 2027.
  5. Wagenborg Orders Four Fuel-Flexible Wartsila Engines
    Oct 06
    The vessels will be suitable for conversion to LNG, methanol or ammonia propulsion in the future.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 824.50 1.00 1407.50 10.00 658.00 1.00
Global 20 Ports Average 876.50 0.00 1500.00 8.50 751.50 0.50
Global Average Bunker Price 930.50 1.50 1567.00 17.50 761.50 0.50
Singapore 890.00 9.50 1243.00 35.50 778.00 1.00
Rotterdam 682.50 13.00 1340.00 15.50 613.00 7.00
Fujairah 979.50 5.00 1676.50 11.50 701.50 2.50
Houston 745.50 3.00 1370.00 1.00 540.00 8.50
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Hong Kong 944.00 3.00 1288.00 17.00 913.00 1.50
Istanbul 839.50 19.50 1483.00 23.00 798.00 0.50
LA / LB 1055.00 3.50 1557.00 9.00 821.00 5.50
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