ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook in International Shipping News 10/06/2026 Singapore and Malaysia VLSFO supply in Singapore remains constrained, with suppliers advising lead times of 8–14 days, a slight improvement from 10–15 days reported last week. HSFO availability has improved marginally, with lead times shortening to 5–12 days from 10–15 days previously. By contrast, LSMGO supply has tightened, with recommended lead times extending from around seven days last week to 9–14 days. In Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO availability remains broadly stable, particularly for smaller prompt requirements. LSMGO remains difficult to secure due to tight supply, while HSFO availability is still limited, leaving both grades under pressure. East   Asia Bunker availability in Zhoushan remains under pressure despite subdued demand, with VLSFO lead times unchanged at 7–10 days. Supply conditions for LSMGO and HSFO have improved, with recommended lead times easing to 3–5 days from 4–7 days a week ago. Elsewhere in northern China, supply conditions vary by port. Suppliers in Dalian and Qingdao have ample stocks of VLSFO and LSMGO, although HSFO remains difficult to secure in Qingdao. All fuel grades are in tight supply in Tianjin, while VLSFO and HSFO availability is tight in Shanghai. LSMGO supply in Shanghai remains comparatively stable. In southern China, VLSFO and LSMGO supply remains constrained in Fuzhou. Xiamen has adequate VLSFO supply, but LSMGO availability is tighter. Similar supply pressures persist in Yangpu and Guangzhou, where both grades remain limited. Hong Kong’s bunker market remains largely stable, with lead times for all grades holding steady at around seven days in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s state-owned supplier CPC Corporation has temporarily halted new VLSFO nominations at Keelung port due to urgent maintenance work on its storage tanks and pipeline infrastructure. The restriction applies to deliveries scheduled on or before 14 J