Bunker Prices in Constanta
Constanta is Romania's principal port and the largest on the western Black Sea, anchoring the region's grain, ore and project cargo trades. Bunkers are delivered by barge at the port and roads, with availability concentrated on distillates and VLSFO.
Indicative price range today
| Grade | Indicative range ($/MT) |
|---|---|
| VLSFO 0.5% | $625 – $655 |
| LSMGO 0.1% | $720 – $750 |
| IFO 380 | $490 – $510 |
Brent-indexed estimate calibrated to published hub averages — not a tradable quote. Firm prices come from supplier offers.
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Bunkering at Constanta
Constanta is Romania's principal port and the largest on the western Black Sea, anchoring the region's grain, ore and project cargo trades. Bunkers are delivered by barge at the port and roads, with availability concentrated on distillates and VLSFO.
Physical supply in the Black Sea is thinner than at the Mediterranean hubs, and premiums reflect it. Many operators therefore compare a Constanta stem against maximising lift at Istanbul on the way in or out through the Straits — the numbers on a specific voyage decide which works better.
Key facts
By barge in port / at the roads
VLSFO 0.5%, LSMGO 0.1%; IFO 380 subject to availability
48–72 hours recommended
0.50% global limit — the Black Sea is outside the 2025 Mediterranean ECA
Frequently asked questions
Should I bunker at Constanta or Istanbul?
It depends on quantity, grade and your laycan. Istanbul usually offers deeper supply and lower premiums; Constanta saves deviation when you are already loading there. Running both through a single quote request shows the spread for your actual stem.
Is 0.10% fuel required in the Black Sea?
No — the Black Sea is outside the 2025 Mediterranean ECA, so the 0.50% global limit applies at sea. Vessels later transiting into the Med need 0.10% product from the ECA boundary onward.
How do I get a firm price?
The figures on this page are Brent-indexed estimates. For a firm offer, send one request through BunkerIstanbul and verified suppliers respond with competing quotes — free for shipowners and operators.