ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (3 Nov 2026)
VLSFO, HSFO supply is tight in Zhoushan; bunker demand picks up across South Korean ports; availability good across several Sri Lankan ports.
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:
Bunker fuel availability remains tight in Singapore, with delayed cargo arrivals and congestion at loading terminals continuing to constrain supply, a source said.
VLSFO lead times are currently around 13-15 days. Last week, suppliers recommended lead times ranging from around 13 days at the earliest to more than three weeks. HSFO lead times have also settled at 13-15 days, compared with a range of around 13 days to as long as three weeks previously. LSMGO lead times have eased slightly to 8-10 days from 9-11 days last week.
In Malaysia, bunker supply remains constrained across several fuel grades at Port Klang. Prompt VLSFO availability is particularly tight, while LSMGO supplies remain limited and HSFO availability continues to face pressure.
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