The following article regarding regional bunker fuel availability outlook for the East of Suez region has been provided by online marine fuels procurement platform ENGINE for publication on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times: Availability tight in several Japanese ports Bunker demand rises in South Korean ports Bunker supply remains tight in Fujairah and Khor Fakkan Singapore and Malaysia VLSFO availability in Singapore continues to face constraints, with suppliers recommending lead times of 10–14 days for VLSFO deliveries, largely unchanged from the previous week. Lead times for HSFO have tightened slightly, now standing at 7–10 days, compared with 5–12 days last week. LSMGO availability has also become more stretched, requiring 7–10 days of advance planning versus roughly seven days previously. The port’s residual fuel oil inventories have averaged 25% lower so far in June compared with May. Stock levels have fallen below 15 million bbls, amid a sharp decline of 34% in net fuel oil imports, according to the latest data from Enterprise Singapore. Imports fell by 1.34 million bbls, while exports decreased by a more modest 454,000 bbls. Singapore’s middle distillate inventories have also weakened considerably, averaging 6.90 million bbls so far in June. This marks a 25% decline from earlier levels and has pushed stocks down to multi-year lows. Elsewhere in the region, bunker supply conditions in Malaysia’s Port Klang remain mixed. VLSFO availability is generally steady, particularly for smaller prompt orders. However, LSMGO remains difficult to obtain due to limited supply, while HSFO availability continues to be restricted, keeping both fuel grades under pressure. East Asia Bunker fuel availability in Zhoushan continues to be constrained, with suppliers maintaining recommended lead times of 7–10 days for VLSFO, unchanged from the previous week. In contrast, LSMGO and HSFO remain more readily available, with lead times holding steady at 3–5 days. Ac