ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook 23 June in International Shipping News 24/06/2026 Singapore and Malaysia VLSFO supply in Singapore remains under pressure, with recommended lead times varying significantly among suppliers. While some can deliver in around nine days, others are advising lead times of more than three weeks. This compares with 10–14 days recommended a week ago. Suppliers are recommending lead times of 5–13 days for HSFO, compared to 7–10 days last week. Lead times for LSMGO remain largely stable at 6–10 days. In Singapore, residual fuel oil stocks have averaged 27% lower so far this month compared with May, slipping below 15 million bbls and reaching multi-year lows, according to the latest data from Enterprise Singapore. The stock drawdown has come amid a sharp contraction in net fuel oil imports. Net imports have fallen by a sharp 55% so far in June. Fuel oil imports declined by 1.36 million bbls, while exports increased by 83,000 bbls. Middle distillate inventories have also tightened significantly. Stocks have averaged 7.57 million bbls so far this month, down 17% from previous levels and hovering around multi-year lows. Elsewhere, bunker fuel availability in Malaysia’s Port Klang remains uneven. VLSFO supply is generally adequate, particularly for smaller prompt stems. However, LSMGO availability remains constrained due to limited supply, while HSFO continues to face supply pressure, leaving both grades relatively tight. East Asia Prompt VLSFO availability in Zhoushan remains constrained despite muted demand. Suppliers are currently recommending lead times of around seven days, compared with 7–10 days last week. LSMGO and HSFO are more readily available, with lead times of around three days, improving from 3–5 days a week earlier. Bunker fuel availability across northern China remains mixed. Suppliers in Dalian and Qingdao have sufficient stocks of VLSFO and LSMGO, although HSFO availability in Qingdao continues to be limited.