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  1. Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 19 – February 25, 2026.
    26 Feb 2026
  2. The hybrid concept uses micro modular reactors combined with conventional diesel-electric systems.
    26 Feb 2026
  3. Everllence is upgrading a test facility in Augsburg to enable combustion of hydrogen.
    26 Feb 2026
  4. Balearia posted an EBITDA of €170 million in 2025 – an increase of 29% on the year.
    26 Feb 2026
  5. The vessel is equipped with a domestically developed engine that achieves a methanol substitution rate of over 90%.
    26 Feb 2026
  6. The latest sanctions include the Russian oil pipeline firm Transneft.
    26 Feb 2026
  7. New premium service helps shipowners turn vessel data into fuel savings and stronger compliance.
    26 Feb 2026
  8. EMSA study finds marine biofuel spills behave like conventional marine fuel, allowing the use of standard response tools.
    26 Feb 2026
  9. The company says the graphene-based marine hull coating has already been applied to more than 10 vessels.
    26 Feb 2026
  10. The US alleges that the vessels supported the shipment of Iranian oil products to Asia and beyond.
    26 Feb 2026
  11. This is the 10th vessel seized by US forces for a sanctions violation.
    25 Feb 2026
  12. The company has appointed former Emirates Shipping Line CEO Till Ole Barrelet as its new CEO.
    25 Feb 2026

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 340.50 0.50 700.50 1.00 726.00 0.50
Rotterdam 290.00 0.50 597.00 0.50 619.00 0.50
Houston 362.50 3.00 745.50 6.50 772.50 7.00
Fujairah 213.50 0.00 439.50 0.50 456.00 0.50

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.

IMO 2050

  1. INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay
    Feb 19
    Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.

Top Stories More

  1. INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay
    Feb 19
    Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.
  2. Hapag-Lloyd to Merge With ZIM by End of 2026
    Feb 16
    The combined company will operate a fleet of more than 400 ships with capacity over 3 million TEU.
  3. IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
    Feb 16
    But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
  4. IE WEEK: Peninsula Sees Diversification as Key to Future Expansion
    Feb 13
    Peninsula is embracing the market's increasing complexity as it makes future plans after celebrating 30 years in operation, COO Kenny MacLean tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. IE WEEK: KPI OceanConnect Hopes for Calmer Trade Environment in 2026
    Feb 11
    If calmer trade conditions can prevail, growth may accelerate this year, KPI OceanConnect CEO Dorthe Bendtsen tells Ship & Bunker.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. FEATURED: Oilmar Marks 10-Year Anniversary With Charity Drive
    Feb 24
    Trading firm Oilmar is marking its growth and development over the past decade with a series of charity partnerships.
  2. IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
    Feb 16
    But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
  3. ANALYSIS: Singapore January Bunker Sales Jump 16.4% Year-on-Year Amid Higher HSFO Demand
    Feb 16
    January HSFO sales jumped by 30.4% on the year, with the grade accounting for 41.6% of the total bunker sales.
  4. INSIGHT: Collaboration, Not Silver Bullets, Will Define Maritime Decarbonisation
    Feb 12
    Paul Bayliss of Fuelre4m discusses the need for collaboration to demonstrate the efficacy of decarbonisation technologies.
  5. ANALYSIS: Rotterdam 2025 Bunker Sales Drop on Lower VLSFO and Biofuel Demand
    Feb 06
    HSFO was the most sold bunker grade in Rotterdam, accounting for 36.6% of the total conventional and biofuel sales in 2025.
  6. POLL: Bunker Margins Under Pressure as Low Prices Set to Persist in 2026
    Feb 05
    Ship & Bunker takes a closer look at the factors impacting low bunker margins.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. Everllence to Upgrade Research Engine Test Bench for Hydrogen Combustion
    Feb 26
    Everllence is upgrading a test facility in Augsburg to enable combustion of hydrogen.
  2. More than Half of Balearia's Fleet Can be Powered by LNG or Bio-LNG
    Feb 26
    Balearia posted an EBITDA of €170 million in 2025 – an increase of 29% on the year.
  3. Mitsubishi Delivers First Ammonia Fuel Systems for Marine Engine
    Feb 25
    The systems are designed for a Japanese ammonia-fuelled marine engine.
  4. Netherlands Announces €33.6 Million in Funding for Alternative-Fuelled Ships
    Feb 25
    The funding round aims to support around 30 demonstration vessels using alternative fuels.
  5. Shipping Firm RFOcean to Buy E-Methanol from ETFuels at Fixed Rate
    Feb 25
    RFOcean is moving early to lock in e-methanol supply for its ships, which it expects to be scarce in future.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 497.00 1.50 727.00 1.00 415.00 0.50
Global 20 Ports Average 537.50 0.50 793.50 2.00 457.00 2.50
Global Average Bunker Price 573.00 0.50 829.50 3.00 462.00 3.00
Singapore 511.50 3.00 704.00 6.50 433.00 4.50
Rotterdam 481.00 0.50 718.50 3.50 425.00 1.00
Fujairah 507.50 0.50 774.00 2.50 415.50 2.00
Houston 488.50 2.00 711.00 1.50 386.00 1.00
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Gibraltar 508.00 2.00 - 456.50 6.00
Hong Kong 520.50 1.50 725.00 1.00 477.00 11.00
Istanbul 649.50 7.50 804.50 2.00 484.00 2.00
LA / LB 584.50 1.00 775.50 0.50 487.00 2.00
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