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Bunker market news
One short note a day for marine fuel buyers: what changed in a port, a grade or a rule, and what it means for your next order.
November 2026
Fujairah VLSFO availability improves while HSFO and LSMGO stay limited
VLSFO stems in Fujairah look easier to fix, but HSFO and gasoil buyers there should still plan ahead.
ARA fuel oil stocks edge up 2% in November as prompt supply stays tight
Book ARA stems about 5-7 days ahead; slightly higher stocks have not yet eased prompt availability.
Singapore fuel oil stocks up 3% as distillates drop 12%
Book VLSFO and HSFO about two weeks ahead; LSMGO is quicker, though distillate stocks are falling.
Fujairah VLSFO supply improves while LSMGO and HSFO stay limited
VLSFO stems in Fujairah look easier, but buyers needing LSMGO or HSFO there should ask early and keep a backup port.
Lome, Walvis Bay and Port Louis need longer bunker lead times
Book Lome or Walvis Bay about a week ahead, and allow 10-14 days for Port Louis stems.
Singapore VLSFO and HSFO lead times settle at 13-15 days
Book Singapore VLSFO or HSFO about two weeks ahead, and LSMGO at least 8-10 days before arrival.
Zhoushan VLSFO and HSFO lead times stretch to 15 days as prices fall
Book VLSFO or HSFO in Zhoushan about two weeks ahead; LSMGO can still be arranged at short notice.
Singapore bunker prices fall across all main grades over the weekend
Buyers with Singapore calls this week may find a better entry point than last week, especially for gasoil.
Singapore residual stocks slip 6% in October as distillate stocks build
LSMGO lead times are easing, but VLSFO and HSFO still need close to two weeks of notice or more in Singapore.
October 2026
Singapore bunker prices climb as VLSFO lead times start near 13 days
Book Singapore stems at least two weeks ahead, and allow up to three weeks for VLSFO or HSFO.
Fujairah fuel oil stocks slip in October as VLSFO availability improves
VLSFO stems at Fujairah look easier to cover, but check LSMGO and HSFO early as both remain limited.
Djibouti VLSFO back on prompt dates as East and West Africa ports stay tight
Djibouti is a prompt option again; for Port Louis, Dakar and West Africa, book stems well ahead of arrival.
Zhoushan bunkering restarts at all anchorages after eight-day typhoon halt
Expect a backlog of delayed stems at Zhoushan; book early and confirm slots, as VLSFO and HSFO remain tight.
Zhoushan bunkering still halted by typhoon, restart eyed for 28 October
Plan Zhoushan stems around a backlog after the restart and book VLSFO and HSFO well ahead.
Singapore LSMGO leads weekend price gains as fuel oil grades edge up
Gasoil buyers in Singapore should expect firmer offers than late last week, while fuel oil grades moved far less.
Singapore lead times stretch further as fuel oil stocks slip 6%
Buyers calling Singapore should book VLSFO and HSFO two to three weeks ahead and LSMGO at least a week out.
Durban and Cape Town fuel tight, buyers told to book 10-15 days ahead
Ships calling South Africa in early November should fix stems now and leave room for weather delays at Durban.
Zhoushan bunkering fully suspended as Typhoon Champi nears
Ships due at Zhoushan should plan around 13 days for VLSFO and 11 days for HSFO, or look at other ports.
Africa and Indian Ocean ports tighten, with Port Louis at 10-14 days notice
Book Port Louis and South Africa stems about two weeks out, and Walvis Bay or Lome about a week ahead.
Singapore VLSFO notice stretches to 12-15 days as all grades run tight
Book Singapore VLSFO about two weeks out, and plan around 11 days at Shanghai and Ningbo.
Typhoon Champi halts bunkering at Zhoushan outer anchorages
Zhoushan stems may slip this week, so book about 11 days ahead and keep a backup plan.
Singapore VLSFO and LSMGO prices climb over the weekend, HSFO edges up
Buyers fixing Singapore stems this week face firmer VLSFO and LSMGO, while HSFO has barely moved.
Durban and Cape Town VLSFO and HSFO still need 10-15 days notice
Order South African stems at least 10-15 days ahead and leave slack for possible weather delays in Durban early this week.
Zhoushan and Singapore bunker prices climb as lead times stay long
Plan Zhoushan and Singapore stems at least 11 days ahead, and longer for VLSFO and HSFO in Singapore.
Fujairah fuel oil stocks slip 11% in October as LSMGO and HSFO stay limited
VLSFO is easier to book in Fujairah, but LSMGO or HSFO stems need early enquiries and flexible dates.
Zhoushan stocks dwindle as southern China ports run short of VLSFO
Book China stems well ahead and confirm VLSFO or LSMGO is in stock before fixing the call.
Singapore lead times stretch further as Fujairah VLSFO eases
Book Singapore stems well over two weeks out; Fujairah is now an easier VLSFO option, but plan ahead for LSMGO and HSFO.
Zhoushan lead times ease slightly but supplier stocks stay low
Plan Zhoushan stems at least 11 days ahead; Hong Kong needs about a week's notice for the main grades.
Singapore B30 premium widens while Rotterdam's narrows
Compare B30 and VLSFO by hub - Singapore's biofuel premium widened this week, Rotterdam's narrowed.
Singapore LNG terminal starts building a third jetty for bunker reloads
More LNG bunker capacity in Singapore is coming, but not before late 2028, so plan current LNG stems as usual.