IFO380 Prices -
Heavy Fuel Oil Rates
Current IFO380 heavy fuel oil prices across global ports with practical context for how teams evaluate route fitness, compliance, and pricing confidence.
What is IFO380?
IFO380 is a residual-type marine fuel with a standardised 380 cSt viscosity point used mainly in specific main-engine configurations.
In the current market, teams usually compare IFO380 with VLSFO and MGO when deciding what grade can be used on each leg. Availability, vessel setup, compliance needs and expected port options all shape the practical choice.
For many operations, IFO380 remains economically important on trade patterns that justify its handling requirements. The key is not a blanket claim of lowest cost but a route-specific comparison against alternatives with the same voyage assumptions.
VLSFO–IFO380 spread for scrubber-equipped vessels
The same-port spread is one market signal: compare the VLSFO indication with IFO380 only after confirming that the vessel, scrubber configuration, operating area and port rules support the intended grade.
The difference below is VLSFO indication minus IFO380 indication from the same public feed row in the timestamped snapshot. Individual grade observations can fall at different points within the feed freshness window. This is indicative market context, not a firm supplier quote or a conclusion about the commercially preferred grade.
Current same-port indications
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How to use the spread
- Confirm the exact port and that both grades have current indications.
- Confirm the scrubber type, operating status and local discharge or use restrictions.
- Ask suppliers for like-for-like firm terms using the same vessel, quantity and delivery window.
Carry the decision into chat
The first message includes the port, both grades, scrubber context, vessel, quantity and delivery-window prompts.
Common comparison questions
What is the VLSFO–IFO380 scrubber spread?
It is the difference between same-port VLSFO and IFO380 market indications. Bulugo presents it as dated market context, not a firm supplier quote or a grade recommendation.
Which ports can be compared?
Bulugo shows a port in this decision block only when the current public feed contains both VLSFO and IFO380 indications in the same row.
How to move from IFO380 indication to quote
Use live indications to rank options, then request a firm offer with the exact purchase requirements.
Open live IFO380 indications and confirm that the port publishes coverage.
Compare against nearby alternatives in /bunker-prices for routing flexibility.
Use one structured request with vessel, grade, quantity, stem size, and laycan to request a firm quote.
IFO380 / Heavy Fuel Oil Prices by Port
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Core IFO380 Characteristics
Use these alongside vessel and operation constraints.
Viscosity
Max 380 cSt @ 50°C
A higher viscosity residual profile for large-bore engine use with pre-heating and purification steps.
Sulphur
1.0–3.5% typical
Used outside ECAs in eligible operations; scrubber-fitted or other compliance routes may apply.
Price Drivers
Refinery blend and route conditions
Strongly linked to crude and freight-side demand, and to local availability around route hubs.
How IFO380 compares in procurement discussions
Buyers evaluate cost, compliance and switchability together.
IFO380 vs VLSFO
VLSFO is common for IMO 2020-compliant operation outside ECAs, while IFO380 remains an alternative for ships with the right systems and operating economics.
IFO380 vs MGO
MGO is typically cleaner and often used in low-sulphur, auxiliary, or short-route contexts; IFO380 is generally weighed for cost and compatibility with main-engine hardware.
Check IFO380 in nearby hubs
Natural next step for teams comparing a single-leg procurement decision.
Compare all marine fuel price routes
Move quickly between IFO380, MGO and VLSFO pages while building a route-specific quote strategy.
All Bunker Prices
View comprehensive price data across all fuel types and ports.
Marine fuel types guide
Compare fuel grades, sulphur use cases and procurement context before choosing a stem.
Panama bunker prices
Use the Panama Canal hub to choose side, port, grade, quantity, vessel and transit direction.
India bunker prices
Use the India bunker hub for regional port and grade context before a firm quote request.
VLSFO Prices
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil rates for main engine operation.
MGO Prices
Marine Gas Oil rates for ECA compliance and auxiliary engines.
Need IFO380 at your next port?
Send your requirements and compare responses carefully: vessel, port, quantity, and delivery timing determine whether an IFO380 indication can be converted to a firm quote.