# Rotterdam Hi5 spread doubles in two weeks as ARA prompt fuel stays tight

> According to ENGINE's 13 November update, high-sulphur fuel oil in Rotterdam lost about twice as much value as very-low-sulphur fuel oil over two weeks, doubling the Hi5 spread since 30 October. Prompt supply in the ARA ports is tight, and buyers are advised to give suppliers 5-7 days of notice. Durban prices also rose on the day, tracking a firmer Brent.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T21:10:57.201Z
- Category: market · region Europe · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101801-rotterdam-hi5-spread-doubles-in-two-weeks-as-ara-prompt-fuel-stays-tight
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

A wider Hi5 spread makes scrubber-fitted ships cheaper to fuel with high-sulphur oil, which shifts bunker demand and freight costs on the Europe leg. Tight prompt supply keeps bunker costs elevated for shipping grain and feed.

## Sources

- roadstead.uk: https://roadstead.uk/news/2026-11-15-rotterdam-hi5-spread-doubles-ara-prompt-tight

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