OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: May 2026
Monthly OceanScore Pool-Price Index
With the pooling window for 2025 compliance balances now closed, attention has moved to 2026.
The OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX) increased to €225 per ton of CO₂e in May, up from €196 in April.
The pattern resembles what we saw one year ago. The year starts with a wide spread of offers, reaching up to €300, reflected in the higher OPX level. At the same time, market activity remains low.
Most offers currently sit between €170 and €210. This reflects the continuing, and according to OceanScore data, increasing oversupply of surplus in the market.
The increase in OPX should be seen in context. While the index moved up to €225, the majority of offers remain well below the highest quoted levels. The wide spread shows that market participants are entering the 2026 cycle with different price expectations.
At the same time, the concentration of offers between €170 and €210 suggests that surplus availability remains high.
With 2025 pooling now closed, the market is resetting for 2026.
OceanScore will continue to monitor OPX developments and FuelEU pooling activity closely and provide regular updates to support transparency in the market.
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