Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (12 Nov 2025)

Prompt supplies are tight in the Gibraltar Strait; weak HSFO demand in Istanbul; reduced lead times at Nigeria’s Lagos anchorage.

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9 months ago

November 13, 2025

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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 supplies are tight in the Gibraltar Strait
Weak HSFO demand in Istanbul
Reduced lead times at Nigeria’s Lagos anchorage

Northwest Europe

Fuel availability has improved slightly in the ARA bunkering hub, but prompt supplies remain tight for all fuel grades. Buyers are advised to book around 5-7 days ahead to get competitive offers from a wider selection of suppliers, a trader told ENGINE.

The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have jumped by 14% in November so far, according to Insights Global data. Meanwhile, the region’s independent gasoil inventories – which include diesel and heating oil – have slipped by 2% in November, compared to October, according to the data.

Bunker deliveries of all fuel types in Germany’s Hamburg require around 3-5 days of notice, a trader told ENGINE.

Off Denmark’s Skaw and in Sweden’s Gothenburg, deliveries of all fuel grades require at least 10 days of lead time, a trader said.

Mediterranean

Fuel availability is normal in Gibraltar Strait ports, amid strong demand. Immediate deliveries of all fuel grades are challenging, with VLSFO and LSMGO supplies requiring around a week of notice, a trader said. HSFO lead times have been slightly reduced to 7-10 days this week, compared to last week when most suppliers said they needed at least two weeks of lead time, the trader added.

Some suppliers in Gibraltar now face around two days of delays, compared to last week when some suppliers were running just 4-6 hours behind schedule, port agent MH Bland said. In neighbouring Algeciras, some suppliers continue to operate almost a day behind schedule, while all suppliers are running on time in Ceuta, port agent MH Bland said.

Southwesterly wind gusts of between 25-40 knots and westerly waves of up to 2 metres are forecast in Gibraltar Strait ports between 14-15 November, which may disrupt bunker operations.

Supplies in Las Palmas are also tight for prompt dates, but lead times have improved, with most suppliers requiring around 5-7 days for VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries and around 10 days for HSFO, a trader told ENGINE. Last week, one supplier required around two weeks of lead time for all deliveries.

Adverse weather conditions are forecast in Las Palmas in the coming days. Waves of around 2 metres are forecast intermittently between 13-21 November. This may suspend of all bunker operations at the port’s outer anchorage. During such suspensions, deliveries might still be able to be carried out at the inner anchorage and at berth, but may face some delays due to lack of space.

In Spain’s Barcelona, all deliveries need around 5-7 days of notice, a trader said.

Availability is normal in Portugal’s Lisbon, with buyers are advised to give 3-5-day notice, a local supplier told ENGINE.

Supplies are proceeding normally off Malta, with a 2-4 day notice enough for supplies of HSFO, ULSFO, LSMGO and VLSFO fuel grades, a trader told ENGINE. Strong southerly wind gusts of between 25-30 knots and high waves are forecast between 18-19 November, which may suspend bunkering.

In Greece’s Piraeus, buyers are advised to give a lead time of around 3-4 days for deliveries of all fuel grades to avoid paying a premium, a trader said.

In Istanbul, ULSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO supplies are stable and available promptly, with a notice of 1-5 days advised. HSFO availability is very tight, a local supplier said.

Africa

Prompt VLSFO and LSMGO availability remains tight in the Togolese port of Lome and off Namibia’s Walvis Bay. Most suppliers advise lead times of around 5-7 days in both locations, a trader said. HSFO availability is very tight in both locations, with suppliers struggling to load cargoes, the trader added.

At Nigeria’s Lagos anchorage, recommended VLSFO and LSMGO lead times have come down to around five days, from 10-14 days last week, a source told ENGINE.

LSMGO availability is normal in Sao Tome and supplies are available on a prompt basis, a local supplier told ENGINE.

In South Africa’s Durban and Richards Bay, HSFO availability is tighter than for VLSFO, with the former requiring around a week of lead time, compared to just 2-3-day notice required for VLSFO, a trader said.

At least six vessels are expected to call for bunkers in Durban between 14-19 November, Transnet National Port Authority said.

Transnet National has issued a weather warning for 13 November, when southerly wind gusts of more than 25 knots and waves of more than 3 metres are forecast, which could suspend bunkering. Rough weather is forecast intermittently until Saturday evening.

In Mauritius’ Port Louis, HSFO supplies could require a lead time of around 14 days, while VLSFO and LSMGO supplies can be carried out with a notice of around 5-7 days, a trader said.

By Nachiket Tekawade

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 13 November, 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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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