Bunker Fuel Prices
Source-timestamped bunker fuel pricing data for HFO, VLSFO, and MGO where available. Use returned metadata to evaluate port, grade, source, and freshness before driving procurement workflows.
Professional Bunker Fuel Data
Source Timestamps
Read returned timestamps and source fields so flat prices do not look like broken data when upstream assessments have not moved
Port-Grade Coverage
Request HFO, VLSFO, and MGO codes where supported. Coverage varies by port, grade, source, and package
Historical Data
Access historical bunker fuel price trends for procurement planning and market analysis
What is Bunker Fuel?
Bunker fuel is a type of fuel oil used to power ships and marine vessels. Following IMO 2020 sulfur regulations, the bunker fuel market has evolved to include multiple fuel grades with varying sulfur content and specifications.
Major Bunker Fuel Types:
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)
Traditional marine fuel oil with high viscosity and energy density. Most common grades are IFO 180 and IFO 380.
Key Specifications:
- • Viscosity: 180-380 cSt
- • Sulfur: Up to 3.5% (HSFO)
- • Lower cost per ton
- • Requires heating systems
Common Uses:
- • Large cargo vessels
- • Container ships
- • Bulk carriers
- • Tanker main engines
Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)
IMO 2020 compliant marine fuel with maximum 0.5% sulfur content. Now the most widely used bunker fuel globally.
Key Specifications:
- • Sulfur: 0.5% maximum
- • Viscosity: Variable (typically 380 cSt)
- • IMO 2020 compliant
- • No scrubber required
Benefits:
- • Environmental compliance
- • Broad market availability
- • No equipment modifications
- • Reduced emissions
Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
Premium marine distillate fuel with excellent quality and low sulfur content. Required in Emission Control Areas (ECAs).
Key Specifications:
- • Sulfur: 0.1-0.5%
- • Distillate fuel (no heating)
- • Higher cost per ton
- • Excellent combustion quality
Required For:
- • ECA zone operation
- • Auxiliary engines
- • Port operations
- • Premium vessel operations
IMO 2020 Sulfur Regulations
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented stricter sulfur emission standards in January 2020, reducing the allowable sulfur content in marine fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% outside designated Emission Control Areas (ECAs). This regulation fundamentally transformed the bunker fuel market, making VLSFO the new industry standard.
Integrate Bunker Fuel Prices
Quick API Example:
// Get current bunker fuel prices
fetch('https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest', {
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Token YOUR_API_KEY'
}
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
console.log('VLSFO Price:', data.data.vlsfo);
console.log('MGO 0.5%S Price:', data.data.mgo_05s);
console.log('HFO 380 Price:', data.data.hfo_380);
console.log('Last Updated:', data.data.updated_at);
});Industry Applications:
- • Bunker fuel procurement systems
- • Maritime fuel cost optimization
- • Ship fuel trading platforms
- • Fleet management software
- • Port bunker supply planning
API Features:
- • HFO, VLSFO, and MGO codes where supported
- • Source timestamp and freshness fields
- • Historical price data & trends
- • JSON response format
- • RESTful API endpoints
Related Resources
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Marine Fuels Overview
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Start Getting Bunker Fuel Prices Today
Use source-timestamped API responses for maritime fuel workflows without relying on stale screenshots or manual spreadsheets.
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