Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (8 July 2025)

VLSFO and HSFO lead times vary widely in Singapore; several Chinese ports suspended due to Typhoon Danas; availability good in Sri Lankan ports.

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1 year ago

July 9, 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 and HSFO lead times vary widely in Singapore
Several Chinese ports suspended due to Typhoon Danas
Availability good in Sri Lankan ports

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO lead times in Singapore remain highly variable. Some suppliers are quoting as few as six days, while others recommend booking up to two weeks in advance due to long-term nominations—typically contract-based stems that take priority over spot demand. Tight loading schedules at some terminals have further contributed to the delays.

Lead times for LSMGO in Singapore have increased, with most suppliers now advising 6–9 days, up from 2–8 days last week. HSFO lead times also vary widely, ranging from 3–12 days, compared to 9–14 days last week.

In Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO remain readily available, with prompt delivery possible for smaller parcels. However, HSFO supply continues to be tight.

East Asia

VLSFO supply in Zhoushan remains steady amid muted demand, with lead times slightly improving to 4–6 days from 5–7 days last week. Most suppliers are well-stocked, but delays in replenishment cargoes have led some to raise prices in anticipation of tighter availability, a trader noted. This has added further upward pressure on the grade’s price.

For other grades, HSFO lead times have extended to 5–7 days, up from 4–6 days last week, while LSMGO lead times have risen more sharply to 4–6 days from the previous 2–4 days.

However, bunker operations at Zhoushan’s outer and inner anchorages have been suspended since Sunday due to adverse weather caused by Typhoon Danas, according to a source.

The typhoon made landfall in Taiwan’s Chiayi County on Sunday and has since weakened. A second landfall is expected between Taizhou in Zhejiang and Ningde in Fujian on Tuesday afternoon or evening, according to China’s Ministry of Water Resources.

Full resumption of port operations is anticipated by Thursday, when conditions are expected to stabilise.

Several other ports across South China and the Yangtze River Delta have also suspended operations since Sunday, the source added.

In northern China, Dalian and Qingdao continue to offer good availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO. However, HSFO remains scarce in Qingdao. Tianjin is currently facing tight supply across all three fuel grades—VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO.

In Shanghai, VLSFO and HSFO remain in limited supply, while LSMGO stocks are relatively stable. Further south, availability varies: Fuzhou is experiencing restricted supply of both VLSFO and LSMGO, whereas Xiamen has sufficient VLSFO but limited LSMGO. In Yangpu and Guangzhou, prompt deliveries of both VLSFO and LSMGO remain challenging.

In Hong Kong, lead times for all fuel grades remain stable at around seven days. However, forecasts indicate adverse weather between 9–11 July, which could disrupt bunker deliveries.

Meanwhile, bunker operations at Taiwan’s Kaohsiung and Taichung ports resumed today after being suspended yesterday due to Typhoon Danas, according to another source. Currently, lead times at both Kaohsiung and Taichung are approximately 3–4 days for VLSFO and LSMGO. At other major Taiwanese ports, such as Hualien and Keelung, lead times are shorter—around two days.

In South Korea, LSMGO availability remains tight as more bunker buyers have shifted to Korean ports, where the grade is currently priced lower than in neighbouring Chinese ports. Busan’s LSMGO is now priced $16/mt below Zhoushan’s.

Lead times for LSMGO have widened significantly, now ranging from 4–14 days, up from 4–10 days last week. In contrast, availability for VLSFO has improved, with lead times shortening from 4–6 days to just 2–4 days. HSFO lead times have also eased, dropping from around five days last week to 2–4 days now.

However, bunker operations may be impacted by adverse weather across several ports. Ulsan and Onsan could see disruptions from 10–11 July, Busan from 8–14 July, Daesan and Taean from 11–12 July, and Yeosu from 11–14 July.

VLSFO supply remains robust at key Japanese ports such as Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, and Kawasaki. However, prompt availability is more limited in Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, and Mizushima, and remains particularly constrained in Nagoya and Yokkaichi.

LSMGO is generally well-stocked across the country, though securing prompt deliveries remains a challenge in several ports—including Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Nagoya, Yokkaichi, and Mizushima. HSFO supply is steady overall, but prompt delivery is likewise restricted at these same ports.

In Oita, availability remains tight across all fuel grades.

Adverse weather is forecast to disrupt bunker deliveries at Thailand’s Koh Sichang and Laem Chabang ports on 9 July. In Vietnam, rough sea conditions are also expected to affect bunker operations in Ho Chi Minh on 10 July and again between 13–14 July.

Oceania

In Western Australia, VLSFO and LSMGO are readily available at Kwinana, Fremantle, and Port Kembla, with suppliers recommending lead times of 7–8 days.

In New South Wales, LSMGO supply remains steady in Sydney, though prompt deliveries of HSFO continue to face challenges.

Victoria’s ports—Melbourne and Geelong—have good availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO, but HSFO remains limited, particularly for prompt requirements.

In Queensland, VLSFO and LSMGO are well-stocked at Brisbane and Gladstone, with typical lead times of around seven days. However, HSFO availability in Brisbane remains tight.

Across the Tasman, VLSFO is sufficiently available in both Tauranga and Auckland. That said, bunker operations in Tauranga could be affected by adverse weather conditions forecast for 11–12 July.

South Asia

VLSFO supply remains tight across several Indian ports—including Mundra, Kandla, Mumbai, Tuticorin, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Cochin, and Haldia—extending the supply constraints observed in recent weeks. LSMGO availability at most Indian ports continues to be handled on an enquiry basis.

The dock workers’ union has announced a one-day strike in Mumbai from 9–10 July, with plans to extend the action to Cochin thereafter. Cargo operations in Mumbai are unlikely to face major disruptions, as most terminals there are privately operated. However, operations at Cochin are expected to be affected, according to GAC Hot Port News.

Adverse weather is also set to hamper bunker activity at multiple Indian ports. Disruptions are forecast at Kandla and Sikka on 9 July, and at Visakhapatnam and Mumbai from 8–9 July.

In Sri Lanka, lead times for all fuel grades at Colombo and Hambantota have improved significantly, dropping to around two days from approximately six days last week. However, rough weather conditions expected in Colombo between 11–12 July could impact bunker operations.

Middle East

In Fujairah, VLSFO requires lead times of approximately 5–7 days, slightly improved from last week’s recommendation of around 6 days. Lead times for LSMGO and HSFO remain steady at about 5–7 days, showing little change compared to the previous week.

In Basrah, Iraq, both VLSFO and LSMGO are readily available, although HSFO supply remains limited. In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO is constrained.

At Egypt’s Suez port, stocks of all three conventional bunker grades, VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO, are nearly depleted. In Qatar’s Ras Laffan, the supply of VLSFO and LSMGO is currently tight.

Djibouti is facing significant supply pressure, with VLSFO and HSFO nearly out of stock, and LSMGO availability also limited.

On the other hand, Omani ports—including Sohar, Salalah, Muscat, and Duqm—continue to report stable LSMGO supply.

By Tuhin Roy

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 9 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.

Published

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”.

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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