There was little change for bunker prices in Asia today, with markets quiet for New Year's eve.
Singapore IFO380 moved down for the first time since December 24, 2012 falling $2.50 to $608.50 per metric tonne (pmt), losing $4.00 week-on-week, and ending the month up $8.50 on the previous month. Low sulfur 380 cSt product (LS380) dropped $4.00 to $690.00 making the premium for the Emissions Control Area (ECA) compliant fuel $81.50 pmt. MGO slipped $1.00 to $934.00 pmt, down $6.00 since last month.
Busan IFO380 moved up for a third consecutive market day rising $4.00 to $645.00 pmt, up $11.50 since last Monday, and $6.00 higher than the previous month. LS380 rose $3.00 to $785.50 making the premium for the low sulfur fuel $140.50 pmt. MGO in Busan was down $1.00 to $965.50 pmt, rising $5.00 from November 30, 2012.
Hong Kong IFO380 moved down $2.00 to $623.50 pmt, a change of $+2.00 from last week, and $+4.50 since last month. MGO slipped $0.50 to $960.00 pmt, making a $0.50 month-on-month gain.
Tokyo IFO380 moved down $0.50 to $654.50 pmt, rising $6.00 week-on-week, and down $2.00 from last month. MDO in the port was down $0.50 to $964.00 pmt, rising $12.50 from November 30, 2012.
