Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (29 July 2025)

VLSFO availability improves in Singapore; prompt VLSFO supply tight across several Japanese ports; bunker demand low in Fujairah.

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1 year ago

July 30, 2025

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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 availability improves in Singapore
Prompt VLSFO supply tight across several Japanese ports
Bunker demand low in Fujairah

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO availability has improved amid low demand and better supply, with most suppliers now recommending lead times of 9–11 days. Last week, lead times varied more widely, ranging from five days to up to three weeks.

HSFO currently requires 9–11 days for delivery, slightly more consistent than last week’s range of 8–13 days. In contrast, LSMGO delivery times have increased, with most suppliers now quoting 5–7 days, up from 2–6 days the previous week.

Residual fuel oil stocks in Singapore have averaged 5% higher so far this month compared to June, according to Enterprise Singapore.

The port’s fuel oil inventories have risen to over 23 million barrels, driven by a sharp 41% increase in net fuel oil imports in July. Imports have grown by 1.85 million bbls, outpacing the 829,000-bbl rise in exports, resulting in a net stock build. In contrast, middle distillate inventories at the port have declined, averaging 16% lower than last month’s levels.

At Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO supplies are readily available, with immediate delivery possible for smaller volumes. However, HSFO availability remains tight.

East Asia

VLSFO supply in Zhoushan remains stable, with most suppliers recommending lead times of 5–7 days, unchanged from the previous week. HSFO delivery times are also steady at 5–7 days, while LSMGO lead times continue to hold around 5–7 days as well.

However, bunker operations at Zhoushan’s inner and outer anchorages have been suspended since 24 July due to rough weather, a source reported. Typhoon Co-May (also referred to as Typhoon No. 8), which passed near Okinawa Island on the eve of 28 July, is currently moving northwestward over the East China Sea and is expected to make landfall on the Chinese mainland in the coming days, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Bunkering at inner anchorages of Xiushandong and Mazhi was halted on 24 July, while operations at outer anchorages, including Tiaozhoumen and Xiazhimen, were suspended earlier on 21 July. Most suppliers expect bunker operations to fully resume after 30 July, another source noted.

Across northern China, Dalian and Qingdao maintain good availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO, though Qingdao is currently facing limited HSFO supply. Tianjin, on the other hand, is experiencing tight supply conditions across all three fuel grades—VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO.

In Shanghai, VLSFO and HSFO supplies remain restricted, while LSMGO availability is relatively stable.

In the southern ports, supply conditions vary. Fuzhou is facing tight availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO. Xiamen has adequate VLSFO but limited LSMGO supply. Yangpu and Guangzhou are both experiencing constraints on prompt deliveries for VLSFO and LSMGO.

In Hong Kong, lead times for all fuel grades remain stable at around seven days.

In Taiwan, VLSFO and LSMGO lead times at Taichung port are holding steady at approximately three days, virtually unchanged from the previous week. Other major Taiwanese ports—Hualien, Kaohsiung, and Keelung—offer shorter lead times, typically requiring about two days for delivery.

In South Korea, LSMGO supply remains limited, with availability subject to enquiry. However, some suppliers can offer the grade with a lead time of 3–6 days if it is ordered alongside VLSFO, according to a trader. VLSFO and HSFO availability continues to be stable across South Korean ports, with recommended lead times of 3–6 days, nearly unchanged from last week.

In Japan, prompt VLSFO availability remains tight at several major ports, including Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Mizushima, Nagoya, and Yokkaichi. LSMGO stock levels are generally healthy throughout the country, though Mizushima is facing delays in prompt deliveries. HSFO supply remains steady at most Japanese ports, while Oita is experiencing tight availability across all three fuel grades.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Krosa, also referred to as Typhoon No. 9, approached the Ogasawara Islands early Tuesday and is expected to linger near the area through Thursday, according to the JMA.

The agency also issued warnings of high waves, swells, and strong winds. None of the ports have been affected so far, but they could be in the coming days, a source said.

In the Philippines, vessel docking at Calaca Port is currently on hold due to rough sea conditions. Ships already at the terminal have been advised to remain alert and monitor weather conditions closely. At Subic Bay, vessel movement restrictions were lifted on Sunday, according to GAC Hot Port News.

Oceania

In Western Australia, VLSFO and LSMGO are readily available at Kwinana, Fremantle, and Port Kembla, with suppliers typically recommending lead times of 7–8 days. In New South Wales, Sydney maintains a stable supply of LSMGO, although prompt HSFO deliveries remain challenging.

In Victoria, the ports of Melbourne and Geelong report strong availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO. In contrast, HSFO supply remains limited, especially for immediate delivery needs.

Further north in Queensland, Brisbane and Gladstone have well-stocked inventories of VLSFO and LSMGO, with average lead times around seven days. However, Brisbane continues to face tight HSFO availability.

In New Zealand, VLSFO supply is sufficient at both Tauranga and Auckland.

South Asia

In Sri Lanka, a supplier operating in both Colombo and Hambantota continues to recommend lead times of approximately three days for all fuel grades, showing little variation from the previous week.

Middle East

Fujairah continues to face tight prompt bunker availability, despite low demand, with lead times for all fuel grades holding steady at 5–7 days. Some suppliers can still accommodate prompt stems, though typically at higher prices. Similar conditions are reported at nearby Khor Fakkan.

In Iraq’s Basrah, VLSFO and LSMGO remain readily available, while HSFO supply is still limited. In Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, both VLSFO and LSMGO continue to face supply constraints.

At Egypt’s Suez port, inventories of all three conventional fuel grades, VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO, are low, with stocks nearly depleted. Qatar’s Ras Laffan is also experiencing tight supply for both VLSFO and LSMGO.

Djibouti is under severe supply pressure, with VLSFO and HSFO stocks nearly exhausted, and limited LSMGO availability as well.

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

By Tuhin Roy

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 23 July, 2025

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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 and LBM prices decline in Rotterdam

Rotterdam B100 premium over VLSFO narrows; Dutch ZRE A price climbs by €25/mtCO2e; B100 flips to discount to LSMGO in Singapore.

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August 4, 2026

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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 and LBM prices decline in Rotterdam

Once a week, bunker intelligence platform ENGINE will publish a snapshot of alternative and conventional bunker fuel prices in the world’s two biggest bunkering hubs. The following is the latest snapshot:

3 August 2026

Rotterdam B100 premium over VLSFO narrows
Dutch ZRE A price climbs by €25/mtCO2e
B100 flips to discount to LSMGO in Singapore

Rotterdam’s B100 has remained at a premium over VLSFO for another week, although the spread has narrowed by $69/mt to $41/mt over the past week. Its discount to LSMGO has widened by $77/mt to $417/mt.

Singapore’s B100 has slipped to a $6/mt discount to LSMGO, from a $2/mt premium a week earlier.

ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 and LBM prices decline in Rotterdam

Liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam has regained its price advantage over VLSFO for vessels with Otto medium speed (Otto MS) engines. The benchmark has shifted from a $25/mt premium a week ago to a $68/mt discount.

For vessels with diesel slow speed (diesel SS) engines, Rotterdam’s LBM discount to VLSFO has widened by $93/mt to $242/mt.

In Singapore, LNG’s premium over LSMGO for Otto MS engines has narrowed by $11/mt to just $4/mt over the past week.

For vessels with diesel SS engines, Singapore LNG is priced at a $79/mt discount to LSMGO.

Liquid fuels

Rotterdam’s VLSFO and LSMGO prices have climbed by $26-34/mt over the past week.

The gains have come despite a $6.89/bbl ($51/mt) slump in front-month ICE Brent futures, to $83.92/bbl ($615/mt), and a $1.85/mtCO2e decline in Dec26 EUA prices to $93.34/mtCO2e.

Rotterdam’s HSFO price has bucked the trend, falling by $45/mt.

Fuel availability remains tight for prompt deliveries in the ARA, with suppliers recommending lead times of 5-7 days to secure stems, a trader said.

Rotterdam’s B100 price has dropped by $43/mt over the past week.

Prima Markets-assessed Dutch ZRE A ticket prices have climbed by €25/mtCO2e to €130/mtCO2e, adding downward pressure on Rotterdam’s B100 benchmark.

“Market sources had explained the strong gains by pointing out that not enough renewable fuels are blended to meet the Dutch maritime mandate this year,” Prima said.

Singapore’s VLSFO price has risen by $16/mt over the past week, while LSMGO has edged down by $4/mt.

VLSFO availability in Singapore remains very tight, with suppliers recommending lead times of 16-20 days. LSMGO availability has improved, with lead times easing to 5-8 days from 9-11 days a week earlier.

Singapore’s B100 price has fallen by $11/mt over the past week.

Liquid gases

Rotterdam’s LNG prices have fallen by $67/mt over the past week, while LBM prices have retreated by $67-68/mt.

LBM discounts to LNG in Rotterdam have remained broadly unchanged, widening slightly by $1/mt to $290-298/mt.

In Singapore, LNG prices have eased by $15/mt over the past week.

By Konica Bhatt

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 4 August, 2026

Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook (30 July 2026)

Bunker demand is strong in Houston; fuel availability is good in Panama; tight avails in Paranagua, Rio Grande.

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4 days ago

July 31, 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:

Bunker demand is strong in Houston
Fuel availability is good in Panama
Tight avails in Paranagua, Rio Grande

North America

Bunker fuel demand at the Port of Houston has been strong over the past week. Availability is decent at the port, with most suppliers recommending lead times of 5-7 days for HSFO and VLSFO.

LSMGO availability is better at the port and can be delivered within 3-4 days, a trader said.

In the US Gulf, bunkering operations are currently underway at the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA). At the anchorage, HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO are available in around 5-7 days this week.

Weather conditions have been rough over the past week, causing a few delays at the anchorage.

Disruptions were forecast between 28-30 July due to swells, with another period of potential disruption expected between 1-2 August, as strong winds are expected, a source said.

Fog-related disruptions to remain limited across most US Gulf Coast ports through 5 August, with low visibility risks prevailing.

Moderate fog is forecast between 2-4 August across parts of the central Gulf Coast, including Lake Charles, Marsh Island, Port Fourchon, New Orleans, Venice, Pascagoula and Mobile Bay, mainly overnight and during the early morning.

Tampa faces the highest fog risk, while Texas ports are expected to see mostly low visibility risks, with only isolated periods of moderate fog.

On the US East Coast, fuel demand in New York has been steady, and HSFO and LSMGO availability is normal. Suppliers have recommended lead times of 3-7 days for the two grades this week. VLSFO availability at the port is expected to tighten and currently requires at least five days of lead time with most suppliers, a source said.

On the West Coast, bunker demand has slumped, and prompt availability of all three conventional fuel grades is tight. Recommended lead times for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are 6-8 days. A few suppliers may be able to make faster deliveries, depending on their availability, a trader said.

In Canada’s Vancouver, marine fuel demand is good, and availability is good across all three fuel grades of HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO.

Suppliers have recommended lead times between 5-8 days this week.

Post-Tropical Cyclone Fausto is generating large swells and dangerous surf along east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands as it passes north of the islands.

Large waves and strong currents are expected to persist, creating hazardous coastal conditions.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Panama has good availability across all three conventional fuel grades, a source said.

At the ports of Balboa and Cristobal, HSFO and LSMGO can be delivered within lead times of 3-4 days. VLSFO requires slightly longer lead times but can be delivered in under five days.

In Colombia, bunker demand has been strong for VLSFO and LSMGO at the ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. The earliest delivery dates for VLSFO and LSMGO are 3-4 days.

HSFO is not regularly available at these ports but can be supplied at times, a trader said.

At Callao, availability of all three conventional bunker grades is normal. Suppliers recommend lead times of 4-5 days for VLSFO, HSFO and LSMGO deliveries.

In Chile, VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal, with suppliers recommending lead times of 4-5 days. HSFO is not available at the country’s ports.

In Brazil, traders said Santos is experiencing congestion, but bunker availability remains normal. Recommended lead times for both VLSFO and LSMGO are 5-8 days.

In Rio de Janeiro, VLSFO availability is normal with lead times of 4-7 days, while LSMGO is available only on a case-by-case basis, a source told ENGINE.

Paranaguá and Rio Grande continue to face tight availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO, with lead times extending to a week or more. Belém and Vila do Conde continue to have good availability of both grades, with recommended lead times of 4-7 days.

In Argentina’s Zona Comun, bunkering operations are underway through barges. VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal, with suppliers typically making deliveries within 6-7 days, a source said.

High wind gusts could disrupt bunker operations between 30-31 July. Delays are possible when wind speeds exceed 20 knots.

By Gautamee Hazarika

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 31 July, 2026

Bunker Fuel

BGN enters US retail bunkering market with Gulf Coast launch

To launch its bunkering operations, BGN has partnered with Houston-based Centerline Logistics Corporation, chartering two new barges, the “Jackson Eades” and “MGI 2100”.

Published

5 days ago

July 30, 2026

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BGN enters US retail bunkering market with Gulf Coast launch

Energy and commodities trading company BGN on Wednesday (29 July) launched its first US-based retail marine bunkering business, marking another important milestone in the continued expansion of its global shipping platform.

To launch its bunkering operations, BGN has partnered with Houston-based Centerline Logistics Corporation, a marine petroleum transportation company, chartering two new barges, the Jackson Eades and MGI 2100. The company’s double-hulled fleet of bunker and terminal barges are designed to maximise safety and minimise environmental impact.

The new business will supply high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and marine gas oil (MGO) to vessels calling at ports across the US Gulf Coast.

Initially, the operation will support BGN’s owned and chartered LPG fleet of around 40 vessels, helping to strengthen the integration between our trading, shipping and marine fuels businesses. The new service will also provide reliable, competitive bunkering solutions to third-party shipowners operating throughout the region.

Harry Thwaites, Head of Fuel Oil, Feedstocks and Marine Fuels, said: “We are delighted to launch BGN’s first retail bunkering business, representing an important milestone in the continued growth of our marine fuels platform. The US Gulf Coast is one of the world’s most important shipping and energy hubs, making it the ideal location to establish our first retail bunkering operation.

“Initially, the business will support our own global LPG fleet while also providing reliable, competitive marine fuel solutions to third-party shipowners operating across the region.

“We are also pleased to be working with world-class partners such as Centerline Logistics, whose advanced fleet of liquid oil barges will support our ambition to grow BGN’s bunkering operations across the Americas. Going forward, we will look to expand into other major international ports as we continue to strengthen our marine fuels trading platform globally.”

Photo credit: BGN
Published: 30 July, 2026