Integr8 Fuels’ Bunker Quality Trends Report H1 2025

Integr8 Fuels’ latest biannual Bunker Quality Trends Report explores how sanctions, new regulations, and alternative fuels are reshaping marine fuel markets in 2025.

Key findings include:

• Sanctions: U.S. measures have reshaped global fuel flows, leading to quality issues in key hubs where Russian stock has been replaced by barrels from the Middle East.

• Mediterranean ECA: The 0.1% sulphur cap has transformed the regional fuel mix, with VLSFO use halving and distillate demand surging. Early ULSFO quality issues are now easing.

• Biofuels: While niche, biofuels are becoming cost-competitive under EU and ECA rules if savvy-buying strategies are followed. Risks include pour point challenges, but strategic buying can unlock regulatory and financial advantages.

Trusted by thousands of operators, owners, bunker buyers and market analysts, this report is a go-to resource for mitigating risk and improving buying performance.

A word from the author, Chris Turner, Bunker Quality & Claims Manager:

“Sanctions, new ECAs and alternative fuels are all reshaping the bunker landscape at the same time. Our latest whitepaper shows how these changes are not only affecting fuel availability and compliance but also creating new risks and opportunities in quality and cost. Shipowners need to stay on top of these shifts to avoid exposure and unlock the benefits where they exist.”