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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (4 Nov 2025)

LSMGO lead times vary widely in Singapore; South Korean ports face weather disruptions; bunker supply good in Sri Lankan 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:

  • LSMGO lead times vary widely in Singapore
  • South Korean ports face weather disruptions
  • Bunker supply good in Sri Lankan ports

Singapore and Malaysia

Bunker demand in Singapore has remained subdued this week, according to a market source. VLSFO availability has improved, with lead times now averaging 5–10 days — a notable improvement from last week’s uneven delivery windows of four days to nearly two weeks. HSFO supply has also eased, with lead times shortening from 6–11 days to 5–10 days.

In contrast, LSMGO deliveries have become more erratic as several suppliers are struggling due to tight loading schedules, ranging from 5–17 days compared with last week’s shorter span of 4–9 days.

Meanwhile, at Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO remain readily available, and prompt deliveries are possible for smaller volumes, though HSFO supply remains limited.

East Asia

Bunker demand in Zhoushan remains subdued, with most suppliers advising recommended lead times of 5–8 days for VLSFO — largely unchanged from the previous week. HSFO lead times are similar at 5–8 days, while LSMGO lead times have lengthened slightly to 3–6 days from 2–4 days last week.

Fuel availability continues to vary across northern China. Dalian and Qingdao have sufficient VLSFO and LSMGO stocks, though HSFO remains tight in Qingdao. Tianjin continues to face shortages across all fuel grades. In Shanghai, VLSFO and HSFO supplies are limited, while LSMGO availability remains relatively steady.

Further south, conditions are mixed: both VLSFO and LSMGO are in short supply in Fuzhou; VLSFO availability is adequate in Xiamen, but LSMGO remains constrained. Delivery options for both fuels are limited in Yangpu and Guangzhou.

In Hong Kong, lead times across all grades hover around seven days, while Taiwan’s bunker market remains stable, with VLSFO and LSMGO typically available within two days at Keelung, Taichung, Hualien and Kaohsiung.

Bunker demand in South Korea remains stable, with lead times for all fuel grades now around 3–8 days, compared to 6–8 days last week. However, bunkering operations are likely to face weather-related disruptions — from 6–10 November in Busan and Ulsan, and from 8–10 November in Yeosu and Daesan, according to a market source.

In Japan, prompt VLSFO supply remains tight across major ports such as Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Mizushima, Nagoya and Yokkaichi. LSMGO is generally well stocked nationwide, though immediate deliveries remain challenging in Mizushima.

B24-VLSFO is available only upon request in Tokyo, Chiba, Kawasaki and Yokohama. HSFO availability has tightened across most ports, while Oita is reporting shortages of all fuel grades — VLSFO, LSMGO and HSFO.

In Vietnam, LSMGO and HSFO deliveries at Nha Trang and Quy Nhon require lead times of about three days via truck supply. The same grades are also available through truck delivery at Cua Lo, Nghi Son, Vung Ang, Son Duong and Hon La, a supplier said.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia, VLSFO supply remains steady in Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, and Cigading, with recommended lead times of 3–5 days. LSMGO requires similar lead times in Jakarta, Benoa, Surabaya and Batam, while HSFO availability is also strong in Jakarta, Surabaya and Balikpapan, a source said.

Oceania

In Western Australia, VLSFO and LSMGO remain readily available at Kwinana and Fremantle, with most suppliers quoting lead times of about seven days. Deliveries are mainly handled by barge from a single supplier, though LSMGO can also be delivered by truck. Strong afternoon winds occasionally disrupt bunkering operations, a source noted.

In New South Wales, VLSFO is available in Port Kembla via both truck and pipeline, with a minimum pipeline delivery of 70 mt and smaller parcels supplied by truck. In Sydney, one barge operates alongside truck and pipeline options at select berths, though its schedule can be affected by naval and cruise liner movements. VLSFO and LSMGO stocks remain sufficient, while HSFO supply is limited. Suppliers generally recommend lead times of about seven days.

Increased cruise activity expected between December and February in Sydney, Cairns, and Darwin may impact vessel schedules.

In Queensland, VLSFO and LSMGO are easily accessible at Brisbane and Gladstone, with lead times of around seven days. HSFO in Brisbane is available only on request, while Gladstone may face occasional weather-related delays. Access to Brisbane’s AAT terminal remains challenging. The port now operates two barges under separate suppliers, both providing VLSFO and LSMGO, with HSFO available on enquiry.

Victoria’s ports of Melbourne and Geelong continue to hold robust VLSFO and LSMGO stocks, though HSFO remains tight, particularly for prompt deliveries. Melbourne currently has adequate HSFO reserves. Both ports are served by a single barge, and bunkering can be delayed by adverse weather conditions in the Bass Strait. A seven-day lead time is typically recommended. LSMGO can also be trucked to smaller ports such as Portland and Port Welshpool, where deliveries usually take 2–3 days.

Overall, Australian ports maintain stable bunker supply, generally requiring lead times of around seven days, though deliveries within 3–4 days are often possible due to ample inventories. Ports with pipeline networks, including Darwin and Dampier, still rely partly on truck deliveries.

In New Zealand, bunker availability remains steady, with VLSFO widely supplied at Tauranga and Auckland. Tauranga provides pipeline access at select berths, while Marsden Point can deliver both VLSFO and LSMGO via pipeline to vessels engaged in cargo operations.

Looking ahead, the cyclone season in northern Australia — from 1 November to 30 April — may intermittently disrupt bunkering schedules, according to a source.

South Asia

In Sri Lanka, a supplier has shortened lead times for all fuel grades at Colombo and Hambantota to around three days from about five days last week.

However, Colombo is experiencing swells exceeding one metre, which are expected to persist through the week and could disrupt bunker operations. According to a source, even swells above half a metre can affect bunkering activities at the port.

Middle East

Bunker operations in Fujairah resumed yesterday after being suspended on Saturday due to rough weather conditions, a trader said.

Despite the restart, prompt supply remains tight across all fuel grades, as several suppliers continue to face low inventories and loading delays, even with muted demand. Lead times of up to seven days are generally advised, reflecting similar conditions at the nearby Khor Fakkan port. Some suppliers can still accommodate urgent deliveries, though usually at a premium, a source noted. 

In Iraq’s Basrah, VLSFO and LSMGO remain readily available, while HSFO continues to be limited. Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah has seen an improvement in VLSFO and LSMGO availability, though port congestion is still slowing operations.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s Port Suez is facing acute shortages, with VLSFO, LSMGO and HSFO stocks nearly depleted. Qatar’s Ras Laffan is also experiencing tight availability of VLSFO and LSMGO, while Djibouti reports severe constraints, with VLSFO and HSFO almost exhausted and LSMGO running low.

In contrast, Oman’s ports — Sohar, Salalah, Muscat, and Duqm — continue to maintain steady LSMGO supply.

By Tuhin Roy

 

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Published: 5 November, 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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