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March, 2026
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Fri13Mar
Half of the World's Bunker Fuel Still Sold by Just 10 Companies
The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025.
 Half of the World's Bunker Fuel Still Sold by Just 10 Companies
Thu12Mar
New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2
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.
 New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2
Thu12Mar
VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?
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.
 VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?
Wed11Mar
Port of Rotterdam Sees Collaboration as Key to Higher Standards as MFM Mandate Launches
The port authority welcomes the standards set by the recently-launched Bunkering Services Initiative, a spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker.
 Port of Rotterdam Sees Collaboration as Key to Higher Standards as MFM Mandate Launches
Wed11Mar
INTERVIEW: WinGD Sees Ethanol as Low-Cost Energy Transition "Game-Changer" for Shipping
Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.
 INTERVIEW: WinGD Sees Ethanol as Low-Cost Energy Transition "Game-Changer" for Shipping
Mon09Mar
We See No Evidence of Alt Fuel Engine Orders Switching to Conventional Bunkers: WinGD
It has previously been suggested the IMO NZF delay had ship owners shifting back to oil bunkers.
 We See No Evidence of Alt Fuel Engine Orders Switching to Conventional Bunkers: WinGD
Fri06Mar
Singapore Bunker Market Increasingly Under Stress as Middle East Fallout Spreads
Singapore trading sources describe a market fraught with tension, concerned over what appears to be an imminent shortage of supplies for this market.
 Singapore Bunker Market Increasingly Under Stress as Middle East Fallout Spreads
Fri06Mar
S&B Poll Result: High Competition in Key Ports Seen as Biggest Threat to Bunker Margins
Ship & Bunker readers say intense competition in major bunkering hubs is the main factor expected to pressure margins this year.
 S&B Poll Result: High Competition in Key Ports Seen as Biggest Threat to Bunker Margins
Thu05Mar
EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping
While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%.
 EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping
Tue03Mar
LNG Price Spike Not Yet Sufficient to Drive Switch to Conventional Bunkers
Shipowners would be looking for an LNG premium of 15-20% to MGO before switching back to oil, a market source tells Ship & Bunker.
 LNG Price Spike Not Yet Sufficient to Drive Switch to Conventional Bunkers