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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (22 July 2025)

VLSFO lead times vary widely in Singapore; South Korean ports face weather disruptions; 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 lead times vary widely in Singapore
  • South Korean ports face weather disruptions
  • LSMGO supply good across Omani ports

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO delivery schedules in Singapore continue to vary significantly between suppliers. Some can provide delivery within five days, while others require advance booking of up to three weeks. This represents a marginal improvement from the previous week’s range of seven days to four weeks.

LSMGO delivery times have shown better improvement, with most suppliers now advising 2-6 days compared to 4-7 days last week. HSFO lead times have expanded to 8-13 days, showing greater variability than the previous week’s 4-9day range.

Singapore’s residual fuel oil inventories have been 6% higher on average so far in July compared to June levels, according to Enterprise Singapore data. The port experienced a 21% surge in net fuel oil imports in July, with imports climbing by 1.52 million bbls while exports increased by only 1 million bbls. Conversely, middle distillate inventories at the port have declined, averaging 11% below June levels so far this month.

At Malaysia’s Port Klang, both VLSFO and LSMGO supplies are easily accessible with immediate deliveries available for smaller quantities. However, HSFO availability remains constrained.

East Asia

In Zhoushan, VLSFO supply remains steady despite weak demand, with suppliers maintaining lead times of 6-7 days, essentially unchanged from the previous week’s six days. HSFO delivery times also hold at approximately 6-7 days, similar to last week’s six-day timeframe. LSMGO lead times remain stable at around 6-7 days as well.

Bunker operations at Zhoushan’s outer anchorages, Tiaozhoumen and Xiazhimen, have been halted since yesterday due to poor weather. Most suppliers expect full bunkering activities in the OPL area to resume after 25 July, according to a source.

Across northern China, Dalian and Qingdao maintain good availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO, though Qingdao faces limited HSFO supply. Tianjin shows tighter conditions with shortages across all three fuel grades—VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO. Shanghai continues experiencing restricted supplies of VLSFO and HSFO, while LSMGO availability remains relatively stable.

In southern regions, supply conditions differ by port. Fuzhou faces tight availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO. Xiamen has adequate VLSFO but limited LSMGO supplies. Both Yangpu and Guangzhou are experiencing constraints for prompt deliveries of VLSFO and LSMGO.

In Hong Kong, lead times across all fuel grades remain stable at approximately seven days. However, adverse weather conditions are expected between 22-23 July, which may disrupt bunker delivery schedules.

In Taiwan, VLSFO and LSMGO lead times at Kaohsiung and Taichung ports stand at around three days, virtually unchanged from the previous week. Other major ports including Hualien and Keelung offer shorter lead times, typically requiring about two days for delivery.

In South Korea, LSMGO supply remains constrained with inconsistent lead times spanning 3-11 days, showing little change from the previous week. VLSFO and HSFO availability stays stable in the South Korean ports, where recommended lead times have increased slightly to 3-5 days from approximately three days last week.

Adverse weather conditions threaten to disrupt bunker operations across several Korean ports. High waves are expected to interrupt activities at Busan, Daesan, and Taean from 26-28 July, while Yeosu may experience delays during the same period due to a combination of high waves and strong winds.

Prompt VLSFO availability continues to face constraints at numerous major Japanese ports, including Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Mizushima, Nagoya, and Yokkaichi.

LSMGO maintains good stock levels throughout Japan, although Mizushima experiences challenges with prompt delivery. HSFO supply remains stable at most Japanese ports. Oita faces tight supply conditions across all fuel grades.

Weather disruptions are expected to affect bunker deliveries across several Southeast Asian ports. Thailand’s Koh Sichang and Laem Chabang ports face potential interruptions from 22-28 July due to adverse conditions. In Vietnam, rough seas are likely to impact operations at Ho Chi Minh from 22-28 July and at Hai Phong on 22 July. The Philippines’ Subic Bay may also experience weather-related delays from 25-28 July.

Calaca Seaport Terminals in the Philippines continues facing moderate sea conditions and heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon. Vessel docking remains suspended at Calaca Seaport until weather conditions improve, according to GAC Hot Port News.

Oceania

In Western Australia, VLSFO and LSMGO are readily available at Kwinana, Fremantle, and Port Kembla, with suppliers generally recommending 7-8 day lead times. In New South Wales, Sydney maintains stable LSMGO supply, though prompt HSFO deliveries remain difficult to secure.

Victoria’s ports of Melbourne and Geelong have strong availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO. However, HSFO supply remains constrained, particularly for immediate delivery requirements.

Moving north to Queensland, Brisbane and Gladstone maintain well-stocked inventories of VLSFO and LSMGO, with average lead times of around seven days. Brisbane continues to experience tight HSFO availability.

In New Zealand, VLSFO supply is adequate at both Tauranga and Auckland. However, bunker operations in Tauranga may encounter disruptions on 28 July due to forecasted adverse weather conditions.

South Asia

Adverse weather is expected to impact bunker operations at several Indian ports, including Kandla and Sikka from 22–26 July, Visakhapatnam from 24–26 July, and Mumbai from 23–26 July.

In Sri Lanka, a supplier in Colombo and Hambantota continues to recommend lead times of around four days for all fuel grades, with little change from the previous week. However, rough weather forecast in Colombo between 22–23 July may temporarily disrupt bunker activities.

Middle East

Fujairah continues experiencing tight prompt bunker availability, with lead times for all fuel grades remaining steady at 5-7 days, similar to conditions at nearby Khor Fakkan.

Iraq’s Basrah maintains good availability for VLSFO and LSMGO, though HSFO supply remains limited.

In Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, both LSMGO and VLSFO supply continues facing constraints. Egypt’s Suez port has low inventories across all three conventional bunker grades, VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO, with stocks nearly depleted. Port Said may experience operational disruptions on 25 July due to forecasted adverse weather.

Qatar’s Ras Laffan faces tight supply conditions for both VLSFO and LSMGO. Djibouti operates under severe supply pressure, with VLSFO and HSFO stocks nearly exhausted and limited LSMGO availability. Expected adverse weather between 22-24 July could further complicate bunker deliveries at the port.

In contrast, Omani ports including Sohar, Salalah, Muscat, and Duqm continue maintaining stable LSMGO supply.

By Tuhin Roy

 

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Published: 23 July, 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:
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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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