ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook in International Shipping News 12/06/2026 North America In Houston, bunker demand has been steady over the past week, with prompt availability tight across all three conventional fuel grades. HSFO and VLSFO require lead times of 5–7 days, and LSMGO can be delivered by most suppliers within 4–5 days, a trader said. At the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA), operations are being conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and remain subject to weather conditions. High seas are forecast for 14 June, which could impact bunker deliveries at the anchorage. Recommended lead times for all three conventional grades stand at 5–8 days this week. In New York, bunker demand has softened this week, while variable fuel availability has resulted in unclear lead times, a trader said. HSFO and VLSFO are tight for prompt supply, with lead times of 6–8 days this week, while LSMGO is available within 3–5 days. No backlog or bunker barge readiness issues have been reported. High wind gusts are forecast through 12 June, which could disrupt bunkering operations at the port. The Atlantic hurricane season began on 1 June, though tropical cyclone risks across North America are currently low. High pressure is expected to maintain stable conditions across the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic this week, reducing the likelihood of weather-related disruptions to bunker operations. On the US West Coast, fuel availability across all three conventional grades is normal at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Recommended lead times for HSFO, VLSFO, and LSMGO stand at 7–10 days this week. Latin America and the Caribbean In Panama, bunker demand is strong, and fuel prices continue to be high, a trader said. Availability is good at both Balboa and Cristobal, with recommended lead times of 3-4 days for VLSFO and LSMGO. HSFO requires slightly longer lead times of 4-5 days. High wind gusts forecast in Balboa on 12-13 June could disrupt bunker operat