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.
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.
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.