Bunker prices have continued to soar to new record highs, prompting resistance to low rates among tanker owners.

Marine Bunker Exchange (Mabux) is citing very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) up nearly 10% in a day at $795 per tonne on average around the world.

High sulphur bunkers are actually down 2.65% at $616 per tonne, which is good news for owners of vessels with scrubbers as the price spread to VLSFO widens, while marine gasoil is unchanged at $909.50.