You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Fujairah Bunker Sales Hit New Record Low in May as Iran War Impact Persists Fujairah Bunker Sales Hit New Record Low in May as Iran War Impact Persists by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday June 17, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Image Credit: Ship & Bunker / Data Credit: Fujairah Oil Industry Zone / S&P Global Commodity Insights Bunker sales drop for the third consecutive month May sales down 24% from the record April low level VLSFO sales down 29.6% on the month HSFO sales down 15.1% on the month Extremely tight avails drove VLSFO prices higher Marine fuel sales at Fujairah , the Middle East 's largest bunkering hub, fell to a new record low in May as the Iran war continued to dent bunker demand at the UAE port. A total of 96,721 m3 of marine fuel sales were recorded last month, down by 24% from April’s record low level and by 84.3% from May 2025 , according to the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and S&P Global Commodity Insights . Bunker sales have now fallen for a third consecutive month since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February . The conflict has disrupted shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz , reducing vessel traffic and bunker demand at Fujairah . “ Fujairah bunker sales fall for third straight month since Iran war began While the decline was largely expected as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued, the data suggests bunkering activity at Fujairah continued despite the lower volumes. 180 CST VLSFO sales slipped by 98% on the year and 63.1% on the month to 200 m3 . Sales of 380 CST VLSFO, Fujairah's most popular bunker grade, plunged 86% y