Global B30-VLSFO Prices Rise amid Gains in Conventional VLSFO Markets
Global biofuel bunker prices have shown notable gains over the past week, with Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO (POMOME) and Antwerp’s B30-VLSFO (UCOME) prices increasing in line with conventional VLSFO markets. Rotterdam’s standard VLSFO rose by $34/mt, while Antwerp saw a $29/mt increase, supporting the upward movement in B30-VLSFO blend prices.
Prima Markets data shows ARA POMOME and UCOME barge prices inched $4/mt higher over the same period. Antwerp’s blend price now maintains a $54/mt premium over Rotterdam, narrowing from last week’s $67/mt premium. Traders report biofuel deliveries in the ARA may require 7–10 days of lead time.
Gibraltar’s B30-VLSFO price increased $36/mt last week, following the clearance of port congestion caused by rough weather, according to port agent MH Bland. Supplies of B30-VLSFO blends in Gibraltar may take about 10 days to reach buyers, traders said.
In Asia, Singapore’s B30-VLSFO price rose $48/mt, with its premium over conventional VLSFO climbing $12/mt. Prima-assessed UCOME China barge prices, closely linked to Singapore’s blend, remained stable. Fujairah’s B30-VLSFO price gained $39/mt, although its premium over Singapore’s blend fell by $9/mt. Separately, Singapore’s bio-blended bunker sales fell 34% to 60,000 mt in January, according to Maritime Port Authority data.
Across the Americas, biofuel bunker activity accounted for around 5% of global deliveries in 2025, ENGINE fuel quality data revealed.
