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October 2026 bunker market notes
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.
Fujairah fuel oil stocks edge up in October but bunkers stay scarce
Higher tank stocks have not eased Fujairah bunkers yet - all major grades remain very limited, so plan stems early.
Singapore fuel oil stocks slip 5% in October despite higher imports
VLSFO and HSFO in Singapore stay tight, so book stems early; LSMGO is the easier grade to secure.
Zhoushan HSFO tightens as imports drop and scrubber savings shrink
Book Zhoushan HSFO about two weeks ahead and recheck scrubber savings - the gap to VLSFO is now far thinner than in Singapore.
Fujairah stays very tight while Omani ports keep gasoil steady
Gasoil stems in Oman need only a few days of notice, but do not count on prompt fuel at Fujairah or Port Suez.
Gibraltar Strait bunker queues build as prompt fuel gets tight
Order 7-10 days ahead for the Strait and allow for waiting time, especially around the 9-10 October weather window.
Singapore HSFO jumps over the weekend as G7 readies emergency stock release
Singapore buyers face firmer HSFO and VLSFO this week, while LSMGO is flat to slightly lower.
ARA fuel oil stocks up 18%, but prompt stems still tight
Even with higher ARA stocks, book Rotterdam stems about a week ahead - fuel oil loading friction persists.
Fujairah fuel oil stocks rebuild, bunker stems still tight
A stock rebuild has not unlocked easy stems - plan long lead times for Fujairah calls.
Singapore fuel oil stocks rise, bunker lead times still long
Book Singapore stems early - VLSFO and HSFO still need about 10-15 days notice despite a modest stock build.
Africa bunker lead times stretch from Lome to Port Louis
Book VLSFO and LSMGO early for Port Louis, Walvis Bay and southern Africa - prompt stems remain hard to cover.