ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

North America Houston has seen good bunker demand this week. VLSFO and LSMGO availability has been a bit tight, with suppliers recommending lead times of 6-8 days.

HSFO availability is tight and is expected to tighten further over the next few weeks. Lead times for the grade stand at around 7-10 days, a trader said.

The US Gulf Coast has entered its sea fog season, which runs from November to March. The Atlantic hurricane season ends on 30 November.

Freeport, Texas, faces the highest risk of sea fog this week. A high threat has been forecast for Thursday morning, with visibility expected to drop to 1 nautical mile or less. A moderate threat is also forecast at intervals from Saturday afternoon to early Monday.

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