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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (3 Feb 2026)

VLSFO and HSFO availability tight in Singapore; bunker demand low in several South Korean ports; VLSFO and LSMGO availability good in Oceanic 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 HSFO availability tight in Singapore
  • Bunker demand low in several South Korean ports
  • VLSFO and LSMGO availability good in Oceanic ports

Singapore and Malaysia

In Singapore, VLSFO supply remains tight as terminal loading delays continue to affect several suppliers, causing some January bookings to roll into February. Recommended lead times for the grade have widened to 10–18 days, compared with 12–14 days last week. A source said the tightness is likely to continue through the first half of February.

HSFO availability has tightened further, with deliveries typically requiring 11–18 days of advance notice, up from 9–12 days last week. In contrast, LSMGO supply has improved, with lead times narrowing to 3–5 days from 7–9 days previously.

At Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO grades are generally well supplied, especially for smaller prompt stems, while HSFO remains tight and more difficult to secure.

East Asia

VLSFO availability in Zhoushan has improved, with several suppliers now indicating lead times of about five days, down from more than seven days last week. HSFO remains constrained, with recommended lead times of around seven days, broadly unchanged week on week. LSMGO supply is comfortable, with steady lead times of 3–5 days.

Across northern China, bunker supply remains uneven. Dalian and Qingdao have adequate availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO, although HSFO is still tight in Qingdao. Bunker supply remains tight across all fuel grades in Tianjin. In Shanghai, VLSFO and HSFO supplies remain limited, while LSMGO availability is stable.

Further south, tight supply persists for both VLSFO and LSMGO in Fuzhou. Suppliers in Xiamen have sufficient supply of VLSFO, but LSMGO is limited. In Yangpu and Guangzhou, delivery options for both grades are still limited.

In Hong Kong, bunker lead times are steady at around seven days for all grades, largely unchanged from recent weeks.

Across Taiwan, lead times for both VLSFO and LSMGO remain broadly stable, with deliveries at Keelung, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien still requiring about two days of advance notice, unchanged from last week.

In South Korea, most suppliers are quoting lead times of around 3–8 days for all fuel grades amid subdued demand, compared with 4–6 days last week. Meanwhile, ongoing winter conditions continue to heighten the risk of operational disruptions. Weather-related interruptions may affect Busan and Ulsan between 6–9 February, Yeosu between 7–9 February, and Daesan from 5–9 February.

Bunkering activity is expected to stay subdued during the Lunar New Year (Seollal) holiday period, observed from 16–18 February, as barge operations are likely to be suspended, although this may vary by supplier, according to a trader.

In Japan, prompt VLSFO supply remains tight at major ports including Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Nagoya, Yokkaichi and Mizushima, with recommended lead times of 7–10 days. Supply is steady at Osaka and Kobe.

LSMGO availability remains broadly stable across the country. B24-VLSFO is available only on request at Tokyo, Chiba and Yokohama. HSFO supply is generally stable at several Japanese ports. At Tokuyama and Oita, suppliers report adequate availability of all three grades, while Kashima has good supplies of VLSFO and HSFO.

Oceania

Bunker availability across Australia remains broadly steady, with VLSFO and LSMGO readily available nationwide and seven-day lead times still the norm.

In Western Australia, suppliers are advising lead times of around seven days at Kwinana and Fremantle. Most deliveries are handled by barge from a single supplier, although LSMGO can also be delivered by truck. Strong afternoon winds continue to cause occasional scheduling disruptions.

In New South Wales, VLSFO deliveries at Port Kembla are possible by both truck and pipeline, with pipeline parcels starting at around 70 mt, while smaller volumes are supplied by truck. Sydney is currently operating with one barge and also offers truck deliveries and pipeline supply at selected berths. Delivery schedules there are frequently adjusted to accommodate naval and cruise vessels. Although VLSFO and LSMGO inventories remain healthy, HSFO availability is tight, with suppliers generally requiring about seven days’ notice. Seasonal cruise traffic in Sydney, Cairns and Darwin between December and February is expected to add further pressure to delivery schedules.

A supplier in Sydney noted that ports are facing heavy vessel traffic as it is the peak cruise season, though availability remains steady, according to a source.

In Brisbane and Gladstone, VLSFO and LSMGO continue to be supplied with similar seven-day lead times. HSFO is available on request in Brisbane, while suppliers in Gladstone may still experience intermittent weather-related delays. Access constraints persist at Brisbane’s AAT terminal. Two barges, operated by different suppliers, are currently active in Brisbane supplying VLSFO and LSMGO, with HSFO offered only on enquiry.

In Victoria, suppliers in Melbourne and Geelong hold strong inventories of VLSFO and LSMGO. HSFO remains tight for prompt delivery, although Melbourne currently has adequate supply. Both ports rely on a single barge, and lead times remain steady at around seven days. LSMGO can also be delivered by truck to smaller ports such as Portland and Port Welshpool within 2–3 days.

Overall, Australia’s bunker market remains stable, with deliveries often achievable within 3–4 days due to healthy inventory levels. Even at ports with pipeline infrastructure, including Darwin and Dampier, suppliers continue to rely heavily on truck deliveries to support distribution.

In New Zealand, bunker supply is stable. VLSFO is widely available at Tauranga and Auckland, with pipeline access available at certain berths in Tauranga. At Marsden Point, both VLSFO and LSMGO can be delivered by pipeline to cargo vessels, while truck availability across South Island ports remains limited.

Meanwhile, the northern Australian cyclone season, which runs from November to April, is expected to cause intermittent disruptions, with 9–11 cyclones forecast this year, a source said.

A tropical cyclone could potentially form off the coast of Western Australia later this week. A low-pressure system is currently over the Northern Territory, bringing heavy rainfall, although no port warnings have been issued so far, the source added.

South Asia

Rough weather is expected to affect bunkering operations at India’s Kandla and Sikka ports on 4 February, potentially causing temporary disruptions.

Similar conditions are forecast at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port on 4 February, while adverse weather in Trincomalee between 3–7 February may also interrupt bunkering activity.

Middle East

Prompt bunker supply in Fujairah remains constrained across all fuel grades, with several suppliers operating on tight delivery schedules. Most continue to quote lead times of 5–7 days, almost unchanged from last week, according to a source. Bunker supply is tight in Khor Fakkan as well.

In Basrah, VLSFO and LSMGO remain readily available, while HSFO supply is still limited. At Jeddah, availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO has improved, but ongoing port congestion continues to slow bunker delivery operations.

Port Suez shows a contrasting situation, with stocks of VLSFO, LSMGO and HSFO close to depletion. Weather-related disruptions to bunkering are expected at Port Said between 5–6 February.

In Ras Laffan, VLSFO and LSMGO supplies remain tight. VLSFO supply is stable in Djibouti, although LSMGO inventories are nearly exhausted.

Across Oman’s ports—Sohar, Salalah, Muscat and Duqm—bunker availability remains stable, with suppliers consistently able to offer LSMGO within prompt delivery windows.

By Tuhin Roy

 

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Published: 4 February, 2026

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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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