Across the barrel pricing data

Fuel oil data

Real-time and end-of-day fuel oil OTC pricing sourced directly from TP, ICAP and PVM trading desks, three of the world’s largest oil brokers. Access execution-grade pricing, deep forward curves and broker-led market insight across global fuel oil markets.

The Parameta Solutions difference

  • Broker-sourced OTC data

    Direct pricing from TP, ICAP and PVM desks reflecting real trading activity in global fuel oil markets.

  • Real-time and end-of-day coverage

    Intraday broker pricing combined with end-of-day consistency for valuation and reporting.

  • Trades and orders transparency

    Visibility into OTC fuel oil market activity through broker-sourced trades and orders data, helping users monitor liquidity, market positioning and intraday trading dynamics.

  • Global market coverage

    Coverage across key fuel oil hubs including ARA, Singapore and global shipping markets.

  • Market-reflective pricing

    Captures how fuel oil markets trade, including viscosity grades, marine fuels and spreads.

  • Data quality and validation

    Robust controls ensure consistent, accurate pricing across workflows.

About Parameta’s fuel oil data

Aerial view Oil ship tanker to loading dock for load or unload oil to refinery on the sea. - stock photo

Parameta’s fuel oil data reflects live OTC market activity across key trading hubs and grades. By combining real-time broker inputs with consistent end-of-day pricing, the dataset delivers transparency across a traditionally opaque market.

Coverage includes major fuel oil benchmarks, regional spreads and forward structures, enabling users to monitor trading activity, price exposure and validate valuations across the fuel oil complex.

Real-Time vs End-of-Day Offerings

Real-Time

  • Live fuel oil OTC mid-prices
  • Intraday visibility into trades, orders and liquidity
  • Supports trading, execution and market analysis

End-of-Day

  • Daily validated fuel oil pricing
  • Supports valuation, risk and compliance
  • Provides consistent reference pricing

All your OTC oil data needs in one place

Three easy ways to connect to our fuel oil data

Direct

Instant access through application programming interface (API), streaming or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) channels.

Cloud delivery

Access via our cloud partners including WebSocket, SFTP and Snowflake.

Channel partners

Connect via our extensive network of partners including Bloomberg, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Enverus and Zema.

The numbers speak for themselves

10
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years of historical data
20
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desks contributing to fuel oil pricing
100
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brokers across global trading hubs

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FAQs on Fuel Oil data

What is fuel oil and how is it used in global energy markets?

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Fuel oil is a refined product derived from crude oil, typically used for marine bunkering, industrial heating, and power generation. The most actively traded grades include high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), particularly following IMO 2020 regulations. Fuel oil plays a critical role in shipping and emerging power markets, making reliable pricing data and liquidity insights essential for traders, risk managers, and analysts.

What fuel oil data does Parameta Solutions provide?

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Parameta Solutions delivers real-time and end-of-day fuel oil market data, including pricing, brokered liquidity, and market activity across key hubs such as Singapore, Rotterdam, and the US Gulf Coast. Our data includes live tradable levels, historical pricing, and insight into trades and orders, supporting front-office decision-making, valuation, and risk management. 

How does real-time fuel oil pricing improve trading decisions?

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Real-time fuel oil pricing provides immediate visibility into intraday market movements, enabling traders to react quickly to supply-demand shifts, refinery flows, and shipping activity. Access to executable price levels and broker insight helps market participants identify liquidity, optimise entry and exit points, and enhance trade execution accuracy, particularly in fast-moving energy markets.

Why is fuel oil market data important after IMO 2020 regulations?

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The IMO 2020 sulphur cap significantly reshaped fuel oil markets by shifting demand from HSFO to cleaner fuels like VLSFO and marine gasoil. This regulatory change increased market complexity, fragmentation, and volatility. High-quality fuel oil data helps market participants track price spreads, monitor compliance-driven demand, and understand regional dislocations across global bunkering hubs.

How can fuel oil data support risk management and valuation?

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Fuel oil data supports accurate mark-to-market valuation and risk assessment by providing transparent pricing benchmarks and historical time series. This is particularly important for derivatives, structured products, and exposure to shipping or refining margins. Reliable data ensures consistency in P&L reporting and helps firms manage volatility and hedge fuel-related risks effectively.

What are the key global fuel oil trading hubs and why do they matter?

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Major fuel oil trading hubs include Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah, and the US Gulf Coast, each reflecting regional supply-demand dynamics and shipping flows. These hubs drive global price formation and arbitrage opportunities. Access to consistent, cross-regional data allows market participants to compare pricing, identify spreads, and monitor liquidity across physical and derivative markets.