ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (5 Nov 2026)
Fog season begins on US Gulf Coast; bunker demand high in New York; HSFO availability tight in Panama.
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 has been steady in Houston, a trader said. HSFO and LSMGO availability is normal, while a few suppliers have seen tight spots in VLSFO deliveries. Recommended lead times for HSFO and LSMGO are 5-7 days, and VLSFO can be supplied with around seven days’ notice.
The US Gulf Coast has entered its sea fog season, and dense fog could cause delays and disruptions at the port, the trader said.
Earlier this week, the US Coast Guard warned that patchy fog could cut visibility on the lower Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay, mostly in the early mornings.
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