MABUX: Bunker Prices to Keep Fluctuating Next Week in International Shipping News 15/05/2026 During the week, the global bunker market entered a phase of relative stabilization, although mixed price fluctuations continued to persist. At the same time, the volatility amplitude narrowed considerably compared to previous periods. By the end of the week, the 380 HSFO index declined by USD 6.17, falling from USD 782.82/MT last week to USD 776.65/MT. In contrast, the VLSFO index recorded a moderate increase of USD 4.44, rising from USD 939.45/MT to USD 943.89/MT. Meanwhile, the MGO LS index decreased by USD 6.57, from USD 1,410.57/MT last week to USD 1,404.00/MT. At the time of writing, mixed movements remained the dominant trend across the global bunker market. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (SS) — the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO — recorded a moderate increase of USD 10.61, rising from USD 156.63 last week to USD 167.24, and remaining comfortably above the psychological threshold of USD 100.00 (SS Breakeven). The weekly average of the index also advanced by USD 4.69. In Rotterdam, the SS Spread contracted sharply by USD 35.00, declining from USD 131.00 last week to USD 96.00 and falling below the USD 100.00 breakeven level. At the same time, the port’s weekly average SS Spread increased by USD 6.16. In Singapore, the 380 HSFO/VLSFO spread narrowed marginally by USD 1.00, from USD 126.00 last week to USD 125.00. During the week, the spread temporarily dropped to USD 87.00, while the weekly average in the port increased by USD 4.34. Overall, the SS Spread lacked a clear directional trend throughout the week. Nevertheless, values remaining predominantly above the USD 100.00 threshold continued to support the strong economic attractiveness of scrubber usage in combination with 380 HSFO versus conventional VLSFO consumption. Despite ongoing relative stability, bunker fuel price volatility remains elevated, which may create conditions for a renewed upward t