Understanding Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% prices
Raw materials and production
Marine fuel is used by ships and may consist of different petroleum-derived blends. Viscosity and sulfur content distinguish products such as fuel oil 380 cSt and very-low-sulfur fuel oil. They represent different specifications rather than identical fuel grades.
Applications and consumption
Shipping consumes marine fuel for propulsion and onboard power. Vessel equipment and applicable sulfur requirements influence which fuel can be used. Port supply, blending and handling conditions contribute to the cost of bunker fuel purchased by operators.
What affects Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% prices?
Crude and refinery-product prices, shipping activity, blend availability and port logistics affect marine-fuel costs. Sulfur specifications and regional stocks also matter. A futures settlement quotation differs from a delivered bunker offer that includes local commercial and handling charges.
How to read Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% price today
This page follows Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% in Shanghai International Energy Exchange. The price type is Futures settlement, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5%
What is Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% price today?
The latest available value is 5,894.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Futures settlement. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% prices?
Crude and refinery-product prices, shipping activity, blend availability and port logistics affect marine-fuel costs. Sulfur specifications and regional stocks also matter. A futures settlement quotation differs from a delivered bunker offer that includes local commercial and handling charges.
What is Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% used for in everyday life and industry?
Shipping consumes marine fuel for propulsion and onboard power. Vessel equipment and applicable sulfur requirements influence which fuel can be used. Port supply, blending and handling conditions contribute to the cost of bunker fuel purchased by operators.
Why can local Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Marine fuel VLSFO 0.5% prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.