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: HSFO and LSMGO availability tight in Port Klang Bunker supply tight in several Japanese ports Availability tight across all grades in Fujairah Singapore and Malaysia VLSFO availability in Singapore remains tight, although delivery lead times have eased slightly to 10-14 days, from 12-14 days last week. Lead times for LSMGO now stand at 5-10 days, compared to 8-9 days previously. In contrast, HSFO availability has improved, with lead times narrowing to 5-10 days, from 9-14 days last week. Singapore’s residual fuel oil stocks have averaged 9% lower so far in May compared to April, according to the latest data from Enterprise Singapore. Fuel oil inventories have remained below 20 million bbls this month amid an 18% drop in the port’s net fuel oil imports. Exports have declined by 327,000 bbls, while imports fell more sharply by 785,000 bbls. Meanwhile, the port’s middle distillate inventories have remained broadly stable at 10.22 million bbls so far this month. At Port Klang in Malaysia, VLSFO supply remains relatively stable, particularly for smaller prompt volumes. Tighter conditions persist for LSMGO, while HSFO availability continues to face constraints, making both grades increasingly difficult to secure. East Asia In Zhoushan, several suppliers are still dealing with bunker delivery backlogs caused by adverse weather, although overall fuel availability remains normal amid subdued demand, a trader said. Recommended lead times for VLSFO remain largely unchanged from last week at around 5-7 days, while HSFO and LSMGO require 4-6 days. Bunker deliveries at Zhoushan’s Tiaozhoumen and Xiazhimen outer anchorages resumed Tuesday morning after being suspended on Monday due to adverse weather conditions, according to a source. Meanwhile, b