Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (5 May 2026)

Bunker availability tight in Zhoushan; bunker supply extremely tight in Singapore; fuel availability tight across all grades in Fujairah.

Published

2 months ago

May 6, 2026

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The following article regarding regional bunker fuel availability outlook for the East of Suez region has been provided by online marine fuels procurement platform ENGINE for publication on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

Bunker availability tight in Zhoushan
Bunker supply extremely tight in Singapore
Fuel availability tight across all grades in Fujairah

Singapore and Malaysia

Bunker fuel availability across all grades in Singapore is extremely tight. VLSFO delivery schedules in the port have stretched further, now ranging between 9-18 days, compared to 7-15 days previously. HSFO lead times have shortened slightly to 4-10 days from last week’s 7-12-day window. LSMGO availability has tightened as well, with lead times extending to 5-9 days.

There are very limited suppliers offering small HSFO parcels in Singapore, and a premium is expected for quantities of 500 mt and below, a trader said.

At Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO supply remains relatively stable, especially for smaller prompt volumes. Tighter conditions persist for LSMGO, while HSFO availability continues to face constraints, making both grades increasingly difficult to secure.

East Asia

Availability in Zhoushan has tightened across all fuel grades, with several suppliers reporting low stocks. However, lead times in Zhoushan have shortened this week, with all grades now requiring around 5-7 days for delivery, down from last week’s 8-10 days.

Bunker demand in China remained comparatively soft over the Chinese Labour Day holiday period from 1-5 May, with most suppliers not accepting new orders during this window.

Bunker availability across northern China remains mixed. Dalian and Qingdao are well supplied with VLSFO and LSMGO, although HSFO is tight in Qingdao. Tianjin is experiencing tight supply across all grades. In Shanghai, VLSFO and HSFO availability is limited, while LSMGO supply remains relatively stable.

In southern ports, availability is mixed – Fuzhou is tight on both VLSFO and LSMGO, Xiamen has adequate VLSFO but limited LSMGO, while Yangpu and Guangzhou remain constrained across both grades.

Bunker fuel availability in Hong Kong has tightened this week, with lead times for all grades holding at around seven days.

Taiwan’s bunker market remains steady, although HSFO stocks have completely depleted, according to another trader. Lead times are approximately three to four days for both VLSFO and LSMGO at Keelung, Hualien, Taichung and Kaohsiung.

There are no barges available at Suao and Hualien, the trader said. CPC Corporation is the only physical supplier in Taiwanese ports currently, the trader added.

In South Korea’s southern ports – Busan, Ulsan, Masan, Onsan, Yeosu and Kwangyang – availability of all three conventional bunker grades is tight. Recommended lead times for VLSFO and LSMGO are at around 3-5 days.

Across western ports, including Incheon, Daesan, Dangjin, Pyeongtaek and Taean, lead times remain around five days for all grades, matching the previous week’s estimates.

Meanwhile, weather-related disruptions continue to pose risks in South Korean ports.

In Japan, supply conditions remain largely tight across key hubs such as Tokyo Bay, Nagoya and Osaka. “Overall tightness continues due to crude procurement constraints and Middle East tensions,” a trader said.

Recommended lead times stand at approximately 10-11 days for HSFO and VLSFO across major ports including Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka. LSMGO is extremely tight at Kashima, Mizushima, Tokuyama and Oita.

Oceania

Bunker supply across Australian ports has improved, although prices remain elevated and smaller suppliers are still constrained on volumes, a local trader said.

On the east coast, supply dynamics differ by location. In New South Wales, Port Kembla can deliver VLSFO via truck or pipeline. Sydney suppliers maintain healthy inventories of VLSFO and LSMGO, while HSFO remains limited, with lead times typically around a week.

In Western Australia, VLSFO deliveries in Kwinana and Fremantle typically require around a week’s lead time and are supplied by barge via a single provider.

In Queensland, ports including Brisbane and Gladstone are quoting about a week’s lead time for VLSFO and LSMGO. HSFO in Brisbane is available only on request. VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries are handled by two barges run by separate suppliers, while HSFO supply is subject to enquiry.

Supply is more stable in Victoria, with ample VLSFO stocks in Melbourne and Geelong, though prompt HSFO availability remains constrained. Bunkering at both ports is handled by a single barge, with lead times typically around a week.

Australia’s cyclone season, which usually runs from November to April, is coming to an end, reducing weather-related disruptions.

In New Zealand, supply remains stable, with VLSFO readily available in Tauranga and Auckland, including pipeline connections at some Tauranga berths. At Marsden Point, both VLSFO and LSMGO can be supplied directly to vessels via pipeline.

South Asia

In India, VLSFO supply still remains tight across Kandla, Sikka, Hazira and New Mangalore.

Weather conditions are expected to disrupt operations at several ports – including Kandla, and Sikka – between 5 and 7 May, potentially impacting bunkering activity.

Prompt availability is good in Sri Lanka, with Colombo and Hambantota holding ample stocks across all grades and at least one supplier able to deliver promptly.

Middle East

A recent drone attack in the UAE port of Fujairah has led to the suspension of all cargo operations, a source familiar with the matter said. The port’s OTB terminal is presently not operational, the source said.

However, general cargo operations at Fujairah Port remains active, with vessels continuing to call for loading and discharge of bulk and general cargo.

“Fujairah Anchorage remains fully operational, with vessels continuing to call for bunkering and husbandry services without disruption,” the source added.

Prompt bunker availability in Fujairah across all grades is very tight currently, another source said. Meanwhile, LSMGO availability is tight at Djibouti port.

Operations at Kuwait’s Shuaiba and Shuwaikh continue without disruption. Saudi Arabia has not issued any official notices, but bunker supply in Jeddah remains constrained, especially for VLSFO. However, LSMGO availability has improved this week.

In Qatar, bunkering is proceeding without issues at Hamad, Doha and Al Ruwais, with operations also ongoing at Mesaieed and Ras Laffan. However, VLSFO and LSMGO supply remains constrained in Ras Laffan, while in Al Ruwais deliveries are limited to smaller vessels such as dhows and barges.

By Aparupa Mazumder

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 6 May, 2026

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Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (18 June 2026)

Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S and KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.

Published

3 days ago

June 19, 2026

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The following bunker report has been provided by freight market information provider Baltic Exchange for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

Screenshot 2026 06 19 at 1.11.18 PM

All values are in US$/metric ton, all-in (invoice price), delivered on board
Delivery in 7-10 days
ISO 8217:2010
IFO 380 3.5% Sulphur
IFO 380 0.5% Sulphur
DMA 0.1% Sulphur

Fujairah – Offshore Anchorage Area
Gibraltar – Anchorage area
Houston – Houston Harbor
Panama – (Pacific) dangerous cargo area, Balboa
Rotterdam – Waalhaven Maasvlakte range
Singapore – Anchorage, under SBA Scheme
Zhoushan – Southern anchorage area

Submitted weekly at Close of Business UK time Daily

Panellists:
Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Island Oil Limited, KPI OceanConnect, Monjasa A/S, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels

Photo credit and source: Baltic Exchange
Published: 19 June, 2026

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ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook (18 June 2026)

Operations suspended in GOLA; fuel availability good in Panama; lead times extend in Zona Comun.

Published

3 days ago

June 19, 2026

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The following article regarding bunker fuel availability in the Americas region has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

Operations suspended in GOLA
Fuel availability good in Panama
Lead times extend in Zona Comun

North America

Bunker demand in the US Gulf port of Houston has been strong over the past week, and prompt fuel availability is slightly tight with most suppliers, a trader tells ENGINE.

Lead times for HSFO and LSMGO are currently estimated at 5–7 days, while VLSFO requires at least 5 days.

In the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) operations have been suspended and are expected to remain affected through the afternoon of 19 June. Another suspension is likely on the morning of 21 June if adverse weather conditions persist, a trader tells ENGINE.

On the US East Coast, bunker demand in New York has softened compared to previous weeks. Market sources say buyers have been reluctant to book at elevated prices amid ongoing price fluctuations.

Prompt availability is tight for VLSFO and HSFO, with suppliers recommending lead times of 6–7 days. LSMGO can be delivered within 2–3 days.

Weather conditions have generally been favourable, although occasional high wind gusts have caused intermittent disruptions. A small craft advisory remains in effect through late Thursday night, restricting the movement of smaller vessels such as barges.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on 1 June. A developing weather disturbance off the US East Coast is expected to bring thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to parts of the southeastern US and nearby offshore waters this week.

On the US West Coast, fuel availability remains normal across all three conventional grades at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Recommended lead times for HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO are currently 7–10 days.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Bunker demand in Panama has been decent, with good fuel availability reported at both Balboa and Cristobal. A notice of 3-5 days is recommended for all three conventional fuel grades.

El Niño conditions could lower Panama Canal water levels, potentially leading to transit restrictions and reduced vessel traffic.

High wind gusts are forecast to affect operations at Freeport, Bahamas, between 21-22 June, potentially causing delays at the anchorage. Barge operators will assess weather conditions before deciding whether operations can proceed safely.

At St. Eustatius, high wind gusts are forecast from 18-22 June, which could lead to delays in bunkering operations.

Fuel availability is normal across Brazil’s key bunkering ports of Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Rio Grande, and Belem/Vila do Conde.

Suppliers are reporting normal availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO, with no significant supply constraints. Recommended lead times for both grades are 5-8 days, a trader said.

HSFO is no longer available in Brazil.

In Zona Comun, bunkering operations are currently ongoing but could be suspended for a short period on the morning of 19 June if wind speeds exceed 20 knots.

Suppliers can offer VLSFO and LSMGO at the anchorage, with expected lead times of 6-8 days this week, a source said.

By Gautamee Hazarika

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 19 June, 2026

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ENGINE: Europe and Africa Fuel Availability Outlook (17 June 2026)

ARA bunkering lead times remain high; fuel availability is steady in Istanbul; prompt fuel supply is tight in Durban.

Published

4 days ago

June 18, 2026

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The following article regarding Europe and Africa bunker fuel availability has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

ARA bunkering lead times remain high
Fuel availability is steady in Istanbul
Prompt fuel supply is tight in Durban

Northwest Europe

Prompt HSFO and VLSFO availability remains tight in the ARA bunkering hub, because of loading delays at the terminals, a trader said. Lead times of around 7-8 days are recommended for both grades.

LSMGO stems in the ARA require around six days of notice, the trader added.

The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks remain unchanged in June so far, compared to May’s monthly average, according to Insights Global data.

Fuel oil stocks in the ARA hub remain almost equal to May’s inventory levels, which were the lowest seen in more than a decade.

The ARA hub has imported 172,000 b/d of fuel oil in the first week of June, lower from May’s monthly average of 230,000 b/d, according to data from cargo tracker Vortexa. Around 48% imports came from Venzuela, while U.S. Virgin Islands sent around 14% of the June cargoes.

The region’s independent gasoil inventories – which include diesel and heating oil – have dropped 70,000 bbl this month so far compared to May. Gasoil inventories have fallen to their lowest level in two and a half years.

The ARA hub imported 226,000 b/d of gasoil in June, up from 204,000 b/d imported in May, Vortexa data showed.

Around 33% of June’s shipments have come from the U.S., while Brazil (14%) and Saudi Arabia (12%) have also sent cargoes. Gasoil shipments coming from the Middle East have fallen considerably over the last few months.

Fuel availability is normal in Germany’s Hamburg, with buyers advised to inquire about supplies around five days ahead to get deliveries of any fuel grade, a trader told ENGINE.

Marine fuel availability is normal off Denmark’s Skaw and in Sweden’s Gothenburg, but buyers may need to provide a notice of around 10 days to arrange deliveries of any fuel grade, according to a trader.

Mediterranean

Fuel availability remains tight for prompt delivery dates in Gibraltar, Algeciras and Ceuta, with buyers recommended to book around 10 days ahead to avoid high premiums, a trader said.

The Gibraltar Strait ports have seen strong summer demand lately.

Ships calling for bunkers in the port of Gibraltar have faced congestion for most of last week due to high influx of vessels, causing significant supply delays in the ports, according to port MH Bland.

Although that congestion has now eased, around 11 vessels still await bunkers as of Wednesday morning, and some suppliers are facing delays of between 2-12 hours.

Some suppliers in neighbouring Algeciras are still operating with around 24-36 hours of delays, the port agent added.

Prompt bunker availability is tight in Las Palmas, and buyers are advised to book with a notice of between 7-10 days to get deliveries of any fuel grade, a trader told ENGINE.

Deliveries are now being carried out in the outer anchorage, in addition to the inner anchorage and berth areas, as weather and sea conditions have improved over the last few days, according to port agent MH Bland.

Fuel availability is stable for all fuel grades in Portugal’s Lisbon, a source told ENGINE.

Fuel availability remains stable off Malta, with HSFO, ULSFO and LSMGO supplies available readily with a notice of 2-3 days, a trader said. VLSFO availability is tight for some suppliers, the trader added.

Fuel availability of all grades is good in the Greek port of Piraeus, and buyers are advised to book around five days in advance to get competitive offers, according to a trader.

Bunker demand is healthy in Turkey’s Istanbul and fuel availability remains stable for all fuel grades, a local supplier informed ENGINE. All fuel grades are available promptly within a day, a trader said.

LSMGO demand is weak off late in the Black Sea Port of Constantza in Romania, a local supplier said.

Africa

In Togo’s Lome, marine fuel buyers are required to give a long lead time of around 10 days to get delivery of VLSFO and LSMGO, a trader said.

In Nigeria’s Lagos, VLSFO supplies need lead times of around a week, a local supplier told ENGINE.

A supplier in Luanda’s Angola said they can deliver VLSFO and LSMGO with lead times of around 5-7 days.

Off Namibia’s Walvis Bay, buyers are advised longer lead times of around 10 days due to high demand, the trader said.

Bunker availability is tight for prompt delivery dates in South Africa’s Durban and off Algoa Bay, a trader said. Buyers are advised to book stems at least 5-7 days ahead, the trader added.

In Mozambique’s port of Nacala and Maputo, suppliers are recommended lead times of around 7-10 days for VLSFO supplies, a trader said.

Bunker fuel availability is very tight in Mauritius’ Port Louis, with buyers advised lead times of between 10-15 days for all fuel grades, according to a trader.

By Nachiket Tekawade

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 18 June, 2026