Trading conceptsvlsfo
VLSFO
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (0.5%) — the IMO 2020-compliant marine bunker standard.
VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil, 0.5%) became the global marine bunker standard after IMO 2020 capped fuel sulphur content at 0.5%. Priced vs MOPS VLSFO and Platts Cargoes VLSFO NWE.
Frequently asked
- What does VLSFO mean in oil and commodity trading?
- Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (0.5%) — the IMO 2020-compliant marine bunker standard.
- How do I check a counterparty that uses VLSFO in a deal?
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