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.
Estimated price range
| Grade | Range ($/MT) | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| VLSFO 0.5% | Request a quote | — |
| LSMGO 0.1% | $1,220–1,650APRX | |
| IFO 380 | $585–790APRX |
This is not a price at Constanta: prices there can be outside this range.
Lines without an estimate: request a quote for a firm price.
APRXEstimated price range (model), not a quote. One weekly figure per grade, the same for every port, built from public data: U.S. EIA crude and diesel spot prices, and for IFO 380 the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin. Each major port's own estimate starts from it, times our own factor for that port and grade. USD per tonne, excluding taxes. Firm prices depend on quantity, date, credit and supplier.
EIA data to 6 Oct 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026)
IFO 380 level: EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, heavy fuel oil (sulphur above 1%) EU average without taxes of 5 Oct 2026, © European Union, CC BY 4.0; converted to USD at the ECB reference rate and moved to the week with EIA prices.
Each line shows how long ago it was approved here (12h, 3d); the EIA data behind an estimate is dated beside it. A price not updated for more than 10 days is not shown. 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% at sea (the Black Sea is outside the 2025 Mediterranean ECA); 0.10% at berth for stays over 2 hours, as in every EU port (Directive (EU) 2016/802, Art. 7)
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?
Not at sea — the Black Sea is outside the 2025 Mediterranean ECA, so the 0.50% global limit applies there. At berth in Constanta, as in every EU port, a ship staying more than 2 hours must burn fuel of at most 0.10% sulphur (Directive (EU) 2016/802, Art. 7). Vessels later transiting into the Med need 0.10% product from the ECA boundary onward.
How do I get a firm price?
The ranges on this page are a weekly estimate built from public U.S. EIA and EU Oil Bulletin data, not prices at this port. For a firm offer, send one request through BunkerIstanbul and suppliers approved by our team respond with competing quotes — free for shipowners and operators.