Scrubber trend not over yet: Uptake still rising despite tighter fuel spread
- VLSFO-HSFO spread is just $81.50 per tonne, limiting scrubber fuel-cost savings
- Number of scrubber-equipped ships is still increasing despite lower fuel spreads
- Tanker and bulker newbuilding orders are driving higher scrubber market penetration
The premium of VLSFO to HSFO has averaged under $100 per tonne for the past six months, curbing fuel-cost savings for ships with scrubbers. Nevertheless, owners are adding even more scrubbers to their fleets via newbuildings