ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook in International Shipping News 03/06/2026 Singapore and Malaysia VLSFO availability in Singapore remains under pressure, with suppliers recommending lead times of 10-15 days, compared with 13-18 days a week ago. HSFO supply has tightened further, with lead times extending to around 10-15 days from 9-11 days previously. In contrast, LSMGO availability has improved, with recommended lead times easing to about seven days from 10-12 days last week. Meanwhile, a biofuel supplier has indicated that it is not yet prepared to offer or deliver biofuels in Singapore. The supplier plans to begin onboarding once logistical arrangements have been finalised and it is close to launching supply operations, according to a source. At Port Klang in Malaysia, VLSFO availability remains relatively steady, especially for smaller prompt stem requirements. However, supply conditions for LSMGO remain tight, while HSFO availability continues to be constrained, making both grades increasingly challenging to secure. East Asia VLSFO availability in Zhoushan remains under pressure as several suppliers continue to grapple with low inventories. The tightness has persisted for about a month, according to a trader, with recommended lead times unchanged at 7–10 days. Availability of LSMGO and HSFO has improved marginally, with lead times easing to 4–7 days from 5–8 days last week. As May is typically marked by prolonged periods of dense fog in Zhoushan, which can disrupt cargo and bunker operations, a supplier has revised its bunker-only-call cancellation policy. Effective 26 May 2026, dense fog will no longer be classified as a force majeure event. The supplier will endeavour to arrange delivery upon a vessel’s arrival, but supply is not guaranteed. Cancellation fees may apply, while vessels opting to bypass Zhoushan can request replacement orders subject to mutual agreement, a source said. Elsewhere in northern China, bunker supply conditions re