Singapore bunker prices jumped in tandem with stronger crude oil prices on Monday, while its discount to fuel oil cargo values narrowed slightly. Prices for the 380-centistoke (cst) grade were pegged at $482-$484 a tonne, up $8 from the previous session, while its discount contracted by 53 cents to $3.12.
"Stocks are being squeezed by low arbitrage flows, but today's spike is mainly due to stronger crude prices," said a supplier. Western arbitrage flows for December held at low levels of 1.6-1.7 million tonnes with no fresh bookings reported for a fourth session, well below monthly average volumes of 2.5-2.6 million tonnes. January volumes were also unchanged at 1.35 million tonnes with no fresh bookings.