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FuelEU Pooling Prices Fall as Market Adoption Grows, Says Kickster
Pooling prices under the FuelEU Maritime regulation have dropped significantly as participation increases, according to consultancy firm Kickster Group.
Prices have fallen from above €400 per t/CO2e early 2025 to around €170, reflecting improved transparency and the availability of verified emissions data, it said in an email statement on Tuesday.
FuelEU Maritime, introduced in 2025, limits the carbon intensity of energy used by ships in European waters.
Pooling allows vessels that exceed emissions targets to generate surplus compliance units, which can be transferred to others.
Kickster said pooling is emerging as a cost-effective compliance option, with lower prices helping later entrants manage costs. Increased price visibility and easier access via its marketplace have also supported uptake.
Earlier this month, the firm launched Kickster FuelEU Marketplace, a digital platform designed to help maritime companies manage compliance with the FuelEU Maritime regulation.
Shipowners are also considering biofuels and other options, though uncertainty remains over long-term fuel choices, with LNG, methane and ammonia seen as scalable solutions.
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 877.50 | 43.50 | 1821.50 | 93.00 |
| Rotterdam | 760.00 | 14.00 | 1388.50 | 103.00 |
| Houston | 882.50 | 14.50 | 1342.50 | 67.50 |
| Fujairah | 890.50 | 24.50 | 1757.00 | 47.00 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 971.50 | 31.00 | 1691.00 | 90.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 852.50 | 24.00 | 1577.50 | 77.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 1008.00 | 56.50 | 1599.00 | 92.00 |
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