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Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub. -
The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday. -
The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning. -
The Chinese shipping company has joined other carriers in suspending bookings to Middle East ports. -
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. -
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. -
These were the sixth and seventh ship attacks reported in the region since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday. -
The claim comes after President Trump said the US will provide insurance coverage and escort ships through the key oil transit route. -
A company representative tells Ship & Bunker that it has already received multiple customer requests for methanol supply. -
The bulk carrier design features a membrane-based onboard carbon capture system. -
Be8 claims the trial confirmed a 99.41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine diesel. -
Uni-Fuels established its regional entity in Thailand last month, with Poomin Vichitchaisilp appointed as Managing Director to lead the operation. -
LNG, bio-LNG and biofuels accounted for 43% of UECC's bunker fuel consumption in 2025. -
Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions. -
CLPe and CNOOC supplied 4,700 m3 to a very large crude carrier at South Cheung Chau Anchorage. -
Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery. -
President Donald Trump announced the decision in a social media post on Tuesday, adding that the US Navy may also provide escorts through the strait. -
The Russia-flagged 138,028 m3 LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz reportedly has a fire onboard and the status of its crew is currently unknown.
Middle East Conflict
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Mar 04Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub. -
Mar 04The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday. -
Mar 04Ports including Duqm, Sohar, Muscat and Salalah remain operational despite drone strikes reported at key facilities. -
Mar 04The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning. -
Mar 04The Chinese shipping company has joined other carriers in suspending bookings to Middle East ports. -
Mar 04The 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. -
Mar 04These were the sixth and seventh ship attacks reported in the region since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday. -
Mar 04The claim comes after President Trump said the US will provide insurance coverage and escort ships through the key oil transit route. -
Mar 04Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions. -
Mar 04Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery.
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Mar 04The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
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Mar 04The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning.
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Mar 04The 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.
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Mar 04The 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. -
Mar 04These were the sixth and seventh ship attacks reported in the region since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.
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Mar 03Shipowners would be looking for an LNG premium of 15-20% to MGO before switching back to oil, a market source tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 03A total of 15 bunker operations were observed on Monday, and a further four on Tuesday morning, Spotbarge's Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 03After three days of the conflict in the Middle East following strikes on Iran, uncertainty is increasing on what comes next. -
Mar 03Sanctions compliance is a growing problem for the bunker industry where digital services can help, SanctionCheck CEO James Casey tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 02Fujairah'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. -
Feb 24Trading firm Oilmar is marking its growth and development over the past decade with a series of charity partnerships. -
Feb 16But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker. -
Feb 16January HSFO sales jumped by 30.4% on the year, with the grade accounting for 41.6% of the total bunker sales. -
Feb 12Paul Bayliss of Fuelre4m discusses the need for collaboration to demonstrate the efficacy of decarbonisation technologies.
Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More
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Mar 04LNG, bio-LNG and biofuels accounted for 43% of UECC's bunker fuel consumption in 2025. -
Mar 03The contract covers delivery of a 131-tonne battery system for the new Polarstern ice-class vessel due to enter service in 2030. -
Mar 03Marsa LNG LLC is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (80%) and the Omani exploration company OQEP (20%). -
Mar 03Out of the 17 alternative-capable ships ordered in February, 14 of them were LNG-powered. -
Mar 02The interim training guidelines draft will be submitted for MSC approval in May 2026.
Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | IFO380 | ||||
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| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 605.50 | 50.00 | 970.00 | 139.00 | 536.00 | 57.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 629.00 | 41.50 | 981.50 | 104.00 | 558.50 | 41.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 635.00 | 30.50 | 948.50 | 75.00 | 547.00 | 37.50 |
| Singapore | 640.50 | 66.00 | 967.50 | 157.00 | 571.00 | 55.00 |
| Rotterdam | 573.50 | 42.50 | 944.50 | 132.50 | 533.00 | 46.50 |
| Fujairah | 629.00 | 65.00 | 1044.50 | 163.50 | 576.50 | 96.00 |
| Houston | 579.00 | 26.00 | 923.00 | 103.50 | 463.50 | 31.50 |
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| Gibraltar | 587.50 | 32.50 | - | 527.50 | 21.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 621.00 | 50.00 | 916.50 | 132.00 | 577.00 | 45.00 |
| Istanbul | 741.50 | 35.50 | 1112.00 | 178.00 | 589.00 | 39.00 |
| LA / LB | 648.00 | 34.00 | 908.00 | 57.00 | 567.50 | 33.00 |
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| New York | 631.50 | 32.50 | 966.50 | 3.00 | 523.00 | 32.50 |
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| Piraeus | 644.50 | 22.50 | 1007.50 | 131.50 | 579.00 | 85.50 |
| Santos | 586.00 | 29.00 | 965.00 | 38.00 | - | |
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| Global 20 Ports Average | 629.00 | 41.50 | 981.50 | 104.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 605.50 | 50.00 | 970.00 | 139.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 635.00 | 30.50 | 948.50 | 75.00 |
| Singapore | 640.50 | 66.00 | 967.50 | 157.00 |
| Fujairah | 629.00 | 65.00 | 1044.50 | 163.50 |
| Rotterdam | 573.50 | 42.50 | 944.50 | 132.50 |
| Houston | 579.00 | 26.00 | 923.00 | 103.50 |
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Mar 04The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
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Mar 02A fire was reported at the plant earlier in the day. -
Feb 28Unverified claims of the Strait of Hormuz being closed are being broadcast to ships in the region after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday. -
Mar 03A local source tells Ship & Bunker that authorities are currently saying there is no impact on the port due to the incident. -
Mar 01The tanker's crew, consisting of 15 Indians and five Iranians, have all been evacuated. -
Mar 01Bunker operations at Duqm were suspended following the attack but are expected to resume soon, a local source tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 03Authorities say normal operations have resumed at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone