Rotterdam Market Report

Mon 28 Mar 2011, 12:11 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

CRUDE :

WTI edged lower as crude failed to breach technical resistance of 30-month high. Also concerns that the European debt situation and the crisis in Japan will curb fuel demand.

BARGE MARKET:

No offers // bids.

HS ex wharf - Offers -- / Bids --

LS ex wharf 1,0% - Offers -- / Bids --

BUNKER MARKET:

Unconfirmed reports say that BP has shut part of its refinery. Some suppliers fully booked this month. Congestion at loading installations. Below mentioned numbers not for prompt product.

Dutch time: 12:30 hrs.

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 608/610

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 676/680

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0,1% - USD 981/985

BP MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


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