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  1. The service connects crews with experts in real time to improve performance and compliance at sea.
    20 Mar 2026
  2. The vessel will use onboard hydrogen for both propulsion and auxiliary power.
    20 Mar 2026
  3. Synthesis Recruitment is looking for candidates for the role with at least five years of bunker trading experience.
    20 Mar 2026
  4. Verification allows Brittany Ferries to report actual methane emissions instead of default values under EU rules.
    20 Mar 2026
  5. The upgrades were carried out on two Hapag-Lloyd 14,000 TEU capacity container ships.
    20 Mar 2026
  6. A report from eFuel Alliance says alternative-fuel readiness is rising across the fleet, but fuel availability remains a concern.
    20 Mar 2026
  7. A study recommends redirecting LNG incentives to support low-carbon marine fuel supply chains.
    20 Mar 2026
  8. The fuel comprised around 10% jatropha-derived straight vegetable oil blended with conventional marine oil.
    20 Mar 2026
  9. The Whittier electrification project will allow cruise ships to switch off engines while in port.
    20 Mar 2026
  10. New study points to long-term cost advantage for ammonia, but current prices, safety concerns and policy delays remain hurdles.
    20 Mar 2026
  11. Five battery-electric ferries for Perth's Swan River are set to enter service from 2027.
    20 Mar 2026
  12. UCL research warns policy gaps and fuel choices could leave even highly capable maritime economies exposed.
    19 Mar 2026
  13. Countries such as Bahrain and the UAE, both directly affected by Iranian attacks, have backed the proposal.
    19 Mar 2026
  14. Fujairah VLSFO sales dropped by 4.5% on the year to 365,258 m3 in February.
    19 Mar 2026
  15. Shipping Corporation of India has tapped a domestic shipbuilder to build the country's first methanol-fuelled supply ship.
    19 Mar 2026
  16. 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
  17. Bound4blue says its wind propulsion system has become popular in the tanker segment.
    19 Mar 2026
  18. LR says shipping's overall digital maturity stands at 2.1 out of 4.
    19 Mar 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. Saudi Oil Exports Via Yanbu Increase Bunker Demand in Red Sea
    Mar 20
    The Red Sea is starting to see an increase in bunker enquiries, local supplier Red Sea Bunkering tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. 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.
  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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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

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. 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. World's First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Set for Delivery in November
    Mar 20
    The vessel will use onboard hydrogen for both propulsion and auxiliary power.
  2. More Than 300 E-Fuel Projects Held Back by Policy Gaps
    Mar 20
    A report from eFuel Alliance says alternative-fuel readiness is rising across the fleet, but fuel availability remains a concern.
  3. Study Calls on Yokohama to Phase Out Port Call Incentives for LNG-Fuelled Ships
    Mar 20
    A study recommends redirecting LNG incentives to support low-carbon marine fuel supply chains.
  4. LR Backs Western Australia's First Electric Ferry Fleet
    Mar 20
    Five battery-electric ferries for Perth's Swan River are set to enter service from 2027.
  5. 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.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 961.50 54.50 1571.00 107.50 873.50 120.50
Global 20 Ports Average 1048.50 34.50 1601.50 91.50 916.00 55.00
Global Average Bunker Price 1049.00 37.00 1525.00 60.50 846.00 60.50
Singapore 1070.00 65.50 1873.00 96.00 838.00 36.00
Rotterdam 815.50 31.50 1287.50 94.50 1090.00 371.50
Fujairah 1104.00 72.00 1797.50 155.00 858.50 46.50
Houston 856.50 50.00 1326.50 86.00 707.50 26.50
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Gibraltar 878.00 16.50 - 793.00 18.50
Hong Kong 1104.00 57.00 1633.00 162.50 912.00 27.00
Istanbul 961.00 45.50 1455.50 162.50 806.50 42.50
LA / LB 1133.00 35.00 1344.50 61.50 909.00 26.00
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