
FOBAS Fuel Insight:
Fuel Quality Report H2 2025
The latest report in the FOBAS Fuel Insight series on fuel quality trends shares data on the second half of 2025, looking forward to the year ahead.
The FOBAS Fuel Insight programme is a cornerstone of our commitment to advancing fuel quality standards in the maritime industry. This established series leverages the extensive expertise of our Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) teams, who are at the forefront of fuel testing and analysis.
This latest edition reveals the details of an escalation in off-specification marine fuel incidents across key global bunkering hubs, including major Asian and European ports, plus details on flash point failures and where they occurred.

The report provides updated data, new case studies and deeper insight into evolving fuel quality trends, under an uncertain environmental regulatory landscape and changing fuel formulations. It also highlights the growing importance of robust fuel management as operators navigate an increasingly complex fuel landscape entering 2026.
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