ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: Rotterdam’s LNG and LBM prices gain
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Once a week, bunker intelligence platform ENGINE will publish a snapshot of alternative and conventional bunker fuel prices in the world’s two biggest bunkering hubs. The following is the latest snapshot:
25 August 2025
- B100’s discount to LNG widens in Rotterdam
- VLSFO supply remains stable in the ARA hub
B100’s discount to VLSFO in Rotterdam has remained unchanged at $163/mt on the week. Rotterdam B100’s discount to its LNG has increased by $24/mt to $84-192/mt in the past week.
In Singapore, B100 is $453/mt more expensive than VLSFO, even after factoring in EU’s regulatory benefits on Singapore-EU routes.
The LNG-VLSFO spread has shifted in both major ports.
For Otto medium-speed engines, LNG now carries a $29/mt premium over VLSFO in Rotterdam, $24/mt wider than last week. In Singapore, this premium has narrowed by $16/mt to $63/mt.
For diesel slow-speed engines, LNG’s discount to VLSFO has eased by $24/mt to $79/mt in Rotterdam, but has widened in Singapore to $22/mt.
Liquefied biomethane is priced $46/mt above B100 for Otto MS engines but shows a $75/mt discount for diesel SS engines in Rotterdam.
Liquid fuels
VLSFO prices in Rotterdam and Singapore have held largely steady over the past week. Rotterdam’s benchmark has slipped by $1/mt, while Singapore’s has edged up by $1/mt.
VLSFO remains readily available in the ARA hub, but buyers are advised to enquire about stems with recommended lead times of 5-7 days to get offers from a good selection of suppliers, a trader told ENGINE.
Rotterdam’s B100 has also been stable, easing by $1/mt on the week. Prima-assessed HBE rebate for B100 has increased by $32/mt on the week, adding some weight on the price.
In Singapore, B100 has seen a steeper weekly drop of $12/mt.
Liquid gases
Rotterdam’s LNG bunker price has gained by $22/mt, while its LBM price has increased by $18/mt over the week.
Singapore’s LNG bunker price has dropped by $14/mt on the week.
By Konica Bhatt
Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 26 August, 2025
