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.
Estimated price range
| Grade | Range ($/MT) | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| VLSFO 0.5% | Request a quote | — |
| LSMGO 0.1% | $1,230–1,665APRX | |
| IFO 380 | $600–810APRX |
Estimate for Gibraltar from our own weekly port model, not a quote.
Lines without an estimate: request a quote for a firm price.
APRXEstimated price range (model): this week's LSMGO and IFO 380 benchmarks, built from U.S. EIA and EU Weekly Oil Bulletin data, times our own factor for this port and grade (refining nearby or far, delivery, competition, local fees, ECA demand). Ranges ±15% at hubs, ±20% at other ports. 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.
Get firm quotes for this port
Send one request and suppliers approved by our team respond with competing offers. Free for shipowners and operators — no commitment until you accept a quote.
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 LSMGO and IFO 380 ranges on this page are our weekly estimate for this port: public U.S. EIA and EU Oil Bulletin data times our own factor for this port and grade. They are not quotes. For a firm offer, send one request through BunkerIstanbul and suppliers approved by our team respond with competing quotes — free for shipowners and operators.