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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (2 Dec 2025)

VLSFO and LSMGO availability good in Port Klang; bunker supply tight in Sri Lankan ports; LSMGO supply good across Omani ports.
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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:

  • VLSFO and LSMGO availability good in Port Klang
  • Bunker supply tight in Sri Lankan ports
  • LSMGO supply good across Omani ports

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO lead times in Singapore remain uneven, ranging from roughly four days to as long as 11 days, almost unchanged from last week’s 5–11 days. HSFO now requires 3–9 days of notice, slightly shorter than last week’s 6–9 days.

Singapore’s LSMGO price has dropped by more than $50/mt in the past day, hitting its lowest level since late October. The grade had held firm since the end of October as sanctions and outages linked to Russia tightened global gasoil supply, Indian exports weakened, and local bunker demand stayed strong.

As December began, that support eased: markets unwound some geopolitical risk premium on expectations of a possible Ukraine–Russia ceasefire, Chinese diesel exports are poised to increase, and gasoil cracks and futures retreated after running ahead of fundamentals, according to sources.

LSMGO availability in Singapore is healthy, with lead times of 3–7 days, compared with 2–8 days last week.

In Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO remain easy to secure — particularly for smaller prompt stems — while HSFO continues to face tight supply.

East Asia

Demand in Zhoushan remains subdued, and suppliers are recommending 4–7 days of lead time for all grades, slightly shorter than the roughly seven days advised last week.

Fuel availability across northern China continues to vary. Dalian and Qingdao have adequate VLSFO and LSMGO, though HSFO remains tight in Qingdao. Tianjin is short on all grades. Shanghai still faces limited VLSFO and HSFO supply, while LSMGO availability is stable.

Further south, Fuzhou is short of both VLSFO and LSMGO. Xiamen has sufficient VLSFO but restricted LSMGO. Delivery options for both fuels remain constrained in Yangpu and Guangzhou.

In Hong Kong, lead times hold at around seven days for all grades, in line with recent weeks. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s ports — Keelung, Taichung, Hualien, and Kaohsiung — can generally deliver VLSFO and LSMGO within two days, almost unchanged from last week.

Bunker demand in South Korea is steady for now but is expected to soften later this week. Availability has tightened across all grades, with most suppliers now advising 5–9 days of lead time — a marked shift from the two-day prompt availability seen last week, a source said.

Weather-related disruptions are also expected in the coming week: Busan and Ulsan could be affected from 3–7 December, Yeosu from 2–8 December, and Daesan from 2–9 December, according to a trader.

In Japan, prompt VLSFO remains tight at major ports such as Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama and Kawasaki. The fire at Idemitsu Kosan’s Yokkaichi refinery on 21 November has impacted production and left inventories critically low. As a result, supply in Osaka, Kobe and Mizushima is expected to remain strained through the end of December, a source noted.

LSMGO supply is generally stable, but securing prompt stems in Mizushima is challenging. LSMGO also remains tight in Nagoya and Yokkaichi.

B24-VLSFO is available only on request in Tokyo, Chiba, Kawasaki and Yokohama. HSFO remains tight across most ports, and Nagoya, Yokkaichi and Tokuyama are short of all grades.

Oceania

In Western Australia, VLSFO and LSMGO remain easy to secure at Kwinana and Fremantle, with most suppliers working on roughly seven-day lead times. Deliveries are mainly by barge from a single supplier, though LSMGO can also be moved by truck. Strong afternoon winds continue to disrupt schedules from time to time.

In New South Wales, Port Kembla can supply VLSFO via both truck and pipeline, with pipeline deliveries starting at about 70 mt and smaller volumes handled by truck. Sydney has one operating barge and can also deliver by truck and, at select berths, by pipeline. Scheduling there often shifts around naval and cruise vessel movements. VLSFO and LSMGO stocks remain solid, while HSFO is tight. Suppliers typically ask for around seven days’ notice. Seasonal cruise traffic from December to February in Sydney, Cairns and Darwin could add some pressure.

Brisbane and Gladstone in Queensland continue to offer VLSFO and LSMGO with seven-day lead times. HSFO is available only on request in Brisbane, and Gladstone still experiences occasional weather delays. Access issues persist at Brisbane’s AAT terminal. Two barges now operate in Brisbane under different suppliers, both offering VLSFO and LSMGO, with HSFO supplied on enquiry.

In Victoria, Melbourne and Geelong hold healthy stocks of VLSFO and LSMGO. HSFO is tight for prompt supply, though Melbourne currently has adequate volume. Both ports rely on a single barge, and Bass Strait weather can cause delays. Seven-day lead times remain the norm, while LSMGO can be trucked to smaller ports like Portland and Port Welshpool within 2–3 days.

Overall, Australia’s bunker supply is steady, with seven-day notice still the standard. Deliveries within 3–4 days are often possible thanks to robust stock levels. Even in ports with pipeline options, including Darwin and Dampier, suppliers continue using trucks to support supply.

In New Zealand, availability remains stable. VLSFO is widely accessible at Tauranga and Auckland, with pipeline links at certain Tauranga berths. Marsden Point can deliver both VLSFO and LSMGO via pipeline to cargo vessels.

Northern Australia’s cyclone season, which runs from November to April, is expected to bring intermittent disruptions, with 9–11 cyclones forecast this season, a source said.

South Asia

Bunkering at the Port of Colombo resumed yesterday after Cyclone Ditwah forced terminal closures on Friday.

“Port operations have resumed, and supplies have started. We have been informed that considerable damage has occurred, and teams are now working to clear delays,” a port operations executive told ENGINE yesterday.

Although the cyclone has moved away from Colombo, internal flooding persists, a trader noted.

Supply has tightened sharply in both Colombo and Hambantota, with one supplier now advising roughly nine days of lead time — a stark jump from last week’s prompt 1–2 days.

The cyclone has since weakened into a depression and is bringing heavy rain and flooding to Tamil Nadu’s coastline.

Indian ports of Chennai, Ennore and Kattupalli report no disruption to berthing or unberthing, but cargo operations are partially affected following hours of continuous rain, according to GAC Hot Port News.

Middle East

Prompt bunker supply in Fujairah remains tight across all grades, with several suppliers struggling with tight delivery schedules. Most continue to advise 5–7 days of lead time, though some can still arrange urgent stems at a premium, a source said. Conditions are much the same in nearby Khor Fakkan.

In Iraq’s Basrah, VLSFO and LSMGO remain easy to source, while HSFO is still limited. Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah has seen better availability of VLSFO and LSMGO, but port congestion continues to slow down deliveries.

Egypt’s Port Suez is facing the opposite dynamic, with VLSFO, LSMGO and HSFO nearly depleted. Qatar’s Ras Laffan is also tight on VLSFO and LSMGO. Djibouti is under significant pressure as well, with VLSFO and HSFO almost exhausted and LSMGO close to running out.

Oman’s ports — Sohar, Salalah, Muscat and Duqm — remain steady, offering reliable LSMGO supply with prompt delivery dates.

By Tuhin Roy

 

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Published: 3 December, 2025

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Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (3 September 2026)

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

Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (3 September 2026) Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (3 September 2026)

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

 

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Published: 4 September, 2026

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ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook (3 September 2026)

New York sees healthy bunker demand; availability improves in Los Angeles; VLSFO and LSMGO tight in Rio de Janeiro.
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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:

  • New York sees healthy bunker demand
  • Availability improves in Los Angeles
  • VLSFO and LSMGO tight in Rio de Janeiro

North America

In Houston, bunker demand has been strong over the past week, and prompt availability is bit tight across all three conventional grades.

HSFO and VLSFO require lead times of 5–7 days, and LSMGO can be delivered by most suppliers within 4–5 days, a trader said.

At the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA), operations are being conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and remain subject to weather conditions.

Recommended lead times for all three grades stand at 5–8 days at the anchorage this week.

Mobile Bay stands out this week, with visibility dropping as low as 1 nautical mile during high-risk periods recurring almost daily through 9 September. Elsewhere, sea fog risk along the US Gulf Coast is mostly low.

Moderate risk builds through midweek at Port Arthur, Lake Charles, Marsh Island, Port Fourchon, New Orleans and Venice, while Texas ports, Pascagoula and Tampa stay largely clear, bar a few brief moderate spells.

In New York, bunker demand has been good. HSFO and VLSFO are tight for prompt supply, with lead times of 6–8 days, and LSMGO is available within 3–5 days.

No backlog or bunker barge readiness issues have been reported. Weather conditions are forecast to remain calm and conducive for bunkering at the port, a source said.

The Atlantic hurricane season is currently ongoing, with three active hurricanes — Karina and Marie in the Eastern Pacific, and Lowell in the Central Pacific.

The National Hurricane Center has issued advisories on all three. Additional marine warnings are also in effect in the Eastern Pacific region.

On the US West Coast, fuel availability across all three conventional grades has improved since the past week, a trader said. At the port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, some suppliers can now deliver VLSFO and LSMGO in a week’s time, compared to last week’s 10 days, while HSFO lead times remain unchanged at 7 days.

Recently, the Port of Los Angeles approved a 30-year lease extension with Yusen Terminals, keeping the operator at the port through 2056, and adding a further $200 million investment in zero-emission equipment.

At Canada’s Vancouver, VLSFO has been a bit tight over the past week, with recommended lead times currently over 5 days, a source said. HSFO and LSMGO have good availability, with lead times of 5–7 days.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Bunker availability is good for HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO at Panama’s Balboa and Cristobal, and demand has picked up this week, a trader told ENGINE.

Suppliers are recommending lead times of 3–5 days for all three fuel grades.

In Brazil, HSFO is no longer available, and lead times for VLSFO and LSMGO vary across the country’s ports.

Santos is congested, but availability is normal for VLSFO and LSMGO, with recommended lead times of 5–8 days.

Availability is tight for both grades in Rio de Janeiro this week, and supply is only available under prior consultation, a source said.

Rio Grande is reporting no availability for LSMGO, and VLSFO is available and can be supplied by most suppliers within a week.

At Paranaguá, Belém and Vila do Conde, VLSFO and LSMGO have decent availability, with lead times ranging between 4–7 days.

Punta Colorada in Argentina is set for a step up in activity, with two floating LNG (FLNG) units due onstream there by the end of 2027.

The Hilli Episeyo, currently repositioning from Cameroon via Singapore, and the Esperanza, a converted LNG carrier, will together add just over 6 million tonnes of annual LNG production capacity once both are running, Antares Shipping Agency said.

Bunkering operations in Argentina’s Zona Comun are continuing, despite choppy conditions at the anchorage.

Strong winds are expected to persist through the week, with the potential to interrupt bunkering, if winds exceed above 20 knots. Supplies of VLSFO and LSMGO are normal, and delivery lead times are currently running at 5-7 days, a source said.

By Gautamee Hazarika

 

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Published: 4 September, 2026

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ENGINE: Europe & Africa Fuel Availability Outlook (2 Sep 2026)

Prompt fuel supplies are tight in the ARA; high cruise demand tightens availability in Piraeus; lead times of 5-7 days required in Durban.
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RESIZED ENGINE Europe and Africa

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:

  • Prompt fuel supplies are tight in the ARA
  • High cruise demand tightens availability in Piraeus
  • Lead times of 5-7 days required in Durban

Northwest Europe

Fuel availability is tight in the ARA for prompt delivery dates, with buyers advised lead times between 5-7 days for deliveries of HSFO, VLSFO, ULSFO and LSMGO fuel grades, a trader said.

The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have averaged 15% higher in August thus far, compared to July’s monthly average, according to Insights Global data.

The ARA hub has imported around 344,000 b/d of fuel oil in August thus far, more than double July’s monthly average of around 159,000 b/d, according to Vortexa cargo flows data. The largest volumes arrived from Benin (20%), Venezuela (15%) and Mexico (8%).

The region’s independent gasoil inventories – which include diesel and heating oil – have dropped by 1% in August so far, compared to July, according to the Insights Global data.

The region has imported around 156,000 b/d of gasoil in August thus far, up from an average of around 119,000 b/d imported in July, according to Vortexa data. A majority of shipments arrived from the US (36%), Sweden (12%) and the UK (10%).

Bunker fuel availability is stable in Germany’s Hamburg port, a trader told ENGINE. Buyers are recommended a notice of five days to get delivery of any fuel grade.

Fuel availability is tight off Denmark Skaw and in Sweden’s Gothenburg, with buyers advised lead times of 10-14 days for deliveries of any fuel grade, a trader said.

Mediterranean

Bunker availability is tight for prompt dates at ports in the Strait of Gibraltar, with buyers advised earliest delivery dates of around 10-12 days out to get good coverage, a trader told ENGINE.

Suppliers in Gibraltar are running 4-12 hours behind schedule on deliveries, according to port agent MH Bland. In Algeciras, suppliers are running between 6-24 hours delayed, the port agent added. In Spain’s Ceuta, some deliveries at barge could be delayed by 6-8 hours, MH Bland said.

In Barcelona, buyers should book supplies at least a week before deliveries, a trader told ENGINE.

Prompt fuel availability is tight in Las Palmas, with buyers recommended lead times of around 10-12 days, a trader told ENGINE.

VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries off Malta require between 3-4 days of notice while ULSFO deliveries require six days of lead time, according to a trader. Some suppliers are offering prompt deliveries as well, the trader added.

Fuel availability is tight in Greece’s Piraeus for prompt supplies due to increased demand from cruise vessels, with buyers recommended lead times of seven days for HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO, while ULSFO supplies need a 5-day notice, a trader said.

Prompt fuel availability is okay in Turkey’s Istanbul for most marine fuels, a local supplier told ENGINE. LSMGO and ULSFO deliveries need 1-3 days of notice, while VLSFO needs 2-4 days’ time, a trader said. HSFO availability is slightly tight for prompt supplies in Istanbul, with buyers advised 4-7 days of lead time, the trader added.

Africa

In Togo’s Lome and off Namibia’s Walvis Bay, fuel availability is tight for prompt supplies of VLSFO and LSMGO, with buyers recommended a week of notice for both fuel grades.

VLSFO is not available in Angola’s Luanda, a supplier told ENGINE. LSMGO availability is comparatively stable, and a notice of 3-4 days is sufficient for deliveries of the fuel grade, the supplier added.

In Nigeria’s Lagos anchorage, prompt fuel supplies are tight, and buyers are advised lead times of 5-10 days, a local supplier said.

In South Africa’s Durban, prompt fuel supplies of all three grades are tight, a trader said. Buyers are advised a week’s notice for any fuel grade.

Bunker availability is tight in Port Louis, with suppliers requiring notice of around 10-14 days, a trader said.

In the Mozambican ports of Nacala and Maputo, VLSFO supplies are tight and need lead times of a week, a trader told ENGINE.

By Nachiket Tekawade

 

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 3 September, 2026

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