ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook<\/p>\n
Availability of all bunker fuel grades is stable in the ARA hub, with buyers advised to book around 4-5 days ahead to get good coverage from suppliers, a trader said.<\/p>\n
The ARA\u2019s independently held fuel oil stocks have averaged 4% lower in May so far than in April, according to Insights Global data. The region\u2019s independent gasoil inventories \u2013 which include diesel and heating oil \u2013 have averaged 7% lower this month. Gasoil stocks are at their lowest since December 2023.<\/p>\n
In Germany\u2019s Hamburg, suppliers require around five days of lead time to arrange deliveries of any fuel grade, a trader told ENGINE.<\/p>\n
Off Denmark\u2019s Skaw and in Sweden\u2019s Gothenburg, buyers require around 10 days of notice for delivery of any fuel grade, according to a trader.<\/p>\n
Bunker availability is tight for prompt delivery dates in the Gibraltar Strait ports, a trader said. Suppliers need around 7-10 days of notice on average to arrange deliveries, according to a trader.<\/p>\n
Suppliers in Gibraltar are running around 12 hours after schedule on deliveries, port agent MH Bland said. In neighbouring Algeciras, suppliers may be anywhere between 4-24 hours behind schedule on deliveries, the port agent added.<\/p>\n
Las Palmas is seeing tight availability, and buyers are advised to book stems at least 7-10 days before delivery dates to get competitive offers from a wide selection of suppliers, a trader said.<\/p>\n
In Spain\u2019s Huelva, buyers can source supplies easily with a lead time of around five days, according to a trader.<\/p>\n
In Spain\u2019s Valencia all fuel grades are readily available, and a lead time of around 5-7 days is required for delivery of HSFO, ULSFO and LSMGO grades, a trader said.<\/p>\n
Weather-related disruptions off Malta have complicated bunkering in the area, a trader told ENGINE. Availability is tight and loading delays can increase lead times, the trader added.<\/p>\n
Bunker operations have been delayed by a few hours due to supply backlogs, a source said. More rough weather is expected between Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n
In Italy\u2019s Augusta, bunker fuel is available more readily and deliveries can be carried out on a prompt basis, a trader said.<\/p>\n
Fuel availability is stable in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Istanbul, with buyers able to secure deliveries on a prompt basis, a trader told ENGINE.<\/p>\n
In the Romanian Black Sea ports of Constantza, Midia and Mangalia, LSMGO availability is stable, a local supplier said. LSMGO demand in these ports usually comes from general cargo vessels and dry bulk ships, the supplier told ENGINE.<\/p>\n
In Senegal\u2019s Dakar, VLSFO availability is very tight and deliveries are only available from June at the earliest, a local supplier said.<\/p>\n
Bunker fuel demand remains strong in Togo\u2019s Lome, and buyers require around 10 days of lead time to arrange VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries, a trader said.<\/p>\n
In Nigeria\u2019s Lagos, a supplier can deliver VLSFO with a lead time of 5-7 days, a local supplier said.<\/p>\n
In Angola\u2019s Luanda, a supplier said it can only deliver VLSFO from June, while LSMGO supplies are available with a lead time of around 3-4 days.<\/p>\n
Suppliers are requesting lead times of 10 days for VLSFO and LSMGO supplies off Namibia\u2019s Walvis Bay, a trader said.<\/p>\n
In South Africa\u2019s Durban, bunker supply is normal and HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries still need a notice of around 5-7 days, a trader said.<\/p>\n
In the Mozambican port of Nacala, buyers are recommended around 7-10 days of lead time for VLSFO supplies, a trader said.<\/p>\n
In Kenya\u2019s Mombasa, LSMGO supplies are available promptly, a trader said<\/p>\n
In Mauritius\u2019 Port Louis, fuel demand is high and buyers are advised to enquire about supplies there with a lead time of around 10-15 days for all fuel grades, according to a trader.<\/p>\n
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