Bunker Prices in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is the western gateway bunker hub of the Mediterranean. Deliveries are made by barge at the Gibraltar Bay anchorages, with fast turnarounds tuned to Strait traffic; the neighbouring ports of Algeciras and Ceuta compete for the same stems, which keeps the whole Bay area sharply priced.
Indicative price range today
| Grade | Indicative range ($/MT) |
|---|---|
| VLSFO 0.5% | $620 – $645 |
| LSMGO 0.1% | $715 – $745 |
| IFO 380 | $480 – $500 |
Brent-indexed estimate calibrated to published hub averages — not a tradable quote. Firm prices come from supplier offers.
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Bunkering at Gibraltar
Gibraltar is the western gateway bunker hub of the Mediterranean. Deliveries are made by barge at the Gibraltar Bay anchorages, with fast turnarounds tuned to Strait traffic; the neighbouring ports of Algeciras and Ceuta compete for the same stems, which keeps the whole Bay area sharply priced.
Congestion at peak periods and the local Levanter easterly can occasionally delay barge operations. Since 1 May 2025 the Mediterranean SOx ECA applies from the Strait eastward, so vessels entering the Med from the Atlantic switch to 0.10% fuel here — a common reason to top up LSMGO at Gibraltar.
Key facts
By barge at Gibraltar Bay anchorage; Algeciras/Ceuta compete nearby
VLSFO 0.5%, LSMGO 0.1%, IFO 380
24–48 hours
At the Mediterranean ECA boundary — 0.10% applies sailing eastward into the Med
Frequently asked questions
Why do Atlantic–Med ships favour Gibraltar for LSMGO?
Vessels entering the Mediterranean must comply with the 0.10% ECA limit from the Strait onward (since 1 May 2025). Gibraltar is the last high-volume, competitively priced point to load compliant distillate before the ECA legs begin.
Gibraltar or Algeciras — does it matter?
Both serve the same Bay and prices track each other closely. Availability windows, barge queues and your agent arrangements usually decide it; comparing live quotes from both sides settles the question for a specific stem.
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.