This fuel availability report provides insights into the bunker fuel market across key regions, focusing on the impact of escalating security threats in the Red Sea. Singapore experiences improved VLSFO availability, benefiting from average bunker demand and growing fuel inventories. However, prompt demand remains under pressure due to tight delivery schedules. China's Zhoushan reports normal VLSFO availability, while Dalian sees good supply for all grades. South Korean ports face tightened VLSFO supply, with most suppliers delaying deliveries to January. Japan experiences tight bunker fuel supply, attributed to reduced refinery production. India's Kandla maintains good VLSFO and LSMGO supply, while other ports face pressure. In the Middle East, despite Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, bunker ports like Jeddah, Port Suez, and Fujairah report "business as usual," with an uptick in demand observed in Fujairah due to the holiday season. The report highlights ongoing challenges and notable trends in the East of Suez fuel market

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