Bunkering2 min read
Alkagesta Convenes Singapore Team Ahead of SIBCON 2026
Alkagesta has brought together its marine fuels team in Singapore ahead of SIBCON 2026 amid ongoing operational expansion across Asia-Pacific markets.
Fuel Oil News
Fuel oil trading, marine fuel, bunkering and product specifications.
29 published articles
Fuel Oil2 min read
Fuel Oil Markets Tighten Amid Rhine Disruptions and Closed Arbitrage
Logistics disruptions along the Rhine and tight Singapore supplies are driving up bunker premiums as arbitrage windows remain closed.
Bunkering2 min read
Alkagesta Debuts Marine Fuel Supply at Port of Constanța
Alkagesta has completed its first truck-to-vessel marine fuel delivery in Constanța, expanding its bunker supply capabilities across the Black Sea.
Gas Oil & Diesel2 min read
European ULSD Markets Face Tight Supply Pressures
A combination of refinery maintenance, inland transport bottlenecks, and depleted reserves continues to drive European ultra-low sulfur diesel prices higher.
Marine Fuel3 min read
Bunker supply fears ease as the market adjusts to prolonged Hormuz disruption
Traders at APPEC say marine fuel is available again in the main hubs, even with Singapore VLSFO prices more than double where they started the year.
Marine Fuel4 min read
Singapore bunker sales lift as VLSFO supply lengthens
Higher arrivals of blending components into the Singapore hub have supported marine fuel availability, with suppliers reporting shorter lead times on standard VLSFO stems.
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Fuel Oil Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Details Growing Supply Pressures Across European and Asian Fuel Markets
Recent market intelligence from Alkagesta highlights a widening supply crunch driven by record-low Rhine water levels and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to significant shifts in Singaporean imports and European fuel spreads.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering3 min read
Malta Bunkering Landscape Shifts from Fuel Oil to Distillates Amid Regulatory Changes
An analysis by Alkagesta indicates a sharp decline in fuel oil demand in Malta, as the Mediterranean bunkering hub transitions toward distillate fuels driven by new environmental regulations and infrastructure shifts.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Malta Bunkering Market 2026: Navigating Infrastructure and Compliance Shifts
Alkagesta outlines the structural adjustments defining Malta’s bunkering sector in 2026, as new emission regulations and infrastructure developments reshape Mediterranean fuel demand.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Singapore Marine Fuels 2026: Assessing Supply Resilience and Market Intelligence
The 2026 bunker market has shifted its focus from oil prices to fuel accessibility, as geopolitical tensions test the resilience of Singapore’s supply chain and the infrastructure depth of its major trading desks.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Bunker supplier expands barge fleet in northwest Europe
A marine fuel supplier has added delivery barges in the ARA region, targeting faster stem turnaround for coastal and deep-sea customers.
Source: Independent Bunker Wire
VLSFO4 min read
VLSFO quality reporting improves across major hubs
Testing providers report more consistent quality data on very low sulphur fuel oil deliveries, helping operators plan bunker purchases with fewer surprises.
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
HSFO4 min read
HSFO demand supported by scrubber-fitted tonnage
Sustained scrubber-fitted tonnage in the global fleet continues to support high sulphur fuel oil demand at established supply hubs.
Source: Independent Bunker Wire
Fuel Oil2 min read
Manifold Times Spotlights Alkagesta Analysis on Fuel Oil and Logistics
A recent feature in Manifold Times examines Alkagesta's market insights on Hormuz disruptions, Rhine transport constraints, and fuel oil dynamics.
Source: Alkagesta
Fuel Oil2 min read
Fuel Oil Sector Navigates Choke Point Disruptions and VLSFO Deficits
Navigational bottlenecks in key waterways alongside constrained low-sulfur fuel reserves are amplifying volatility across international bunker markets.
Source: Alkagesta
Fuel Oil2 min read
Fuel Oil Markets Face Volatility Amid Critical Choke Point Constraints
Logistical disruptions across maritime and inland choke points are tightening VLSFO supply and driving volatility in the fuel oil sector.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Biofuel blend bunkering volumes rise at ARA
Suppliers in the ARA range report higher delivered volumes of biofuel blends, driven by charterer requirements rather than price.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority
Gas Oil & Diesel4 min read
Gas oil cracks hold as distillate demand steadies
Distillate cracks have held within a narrow band as seasonal demand steadied and refinery runs met requirements.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Gas Oil & Diesel2 min read
European Gasoil Markets Tighten Amid Rhine Disruptions and Strong Demand
Tightening gasoil supplies in Europe reflect acute inland transport disruptions along the Rhine, lower regional inventories, and elevated Mediterranean product demand.
Source: Alkagesta
Gas Oil & Diesel2 min read
Rhine Logistics and Low Inventories Drive European Gasoil Tightness
Navigational constraints along the Rhine, combined with depleted regional reserves and firm Mediterranean demand, are elevating European gasoil market benchmarks.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering2 min read
Malta Bunkering Shifts to Distillates as Fuel Oil Demand Declines
New market insights show Malta's bunker sector turning rapidly toward marine gasoil as ECA rules depress traditional fuel oil demand.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering2 min read
Malta Bunkering Sector Prepares for 2026 Infrastructure and Fuel Mandates
Strategic reviews highlight Malta's maritime sector focusing on logistical upgrades, regulatory compliance, and energy transition pathways toward 2026.
Source: Alkagesta
Fuel Oil Trading2 min read
Fuel Oil Markets Surge Amid Hormuz Measures and Rhine Barge Constraints
Global fuel oil markets face rising volatility as Middle Eastern transit friction coincides with European Rhine barge capacity dropping to 16.6 percent.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering2 min read
Singapore Bunker Resilience Tested by Hormuz Disruptions
Disruptions along the Hormuz transit corridor in 2026 reshaped Singapore's marine fuel market, highlighting the necessity of resilient supply chains.
Source: Alkagesta