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ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook

North America Bunker demand in Houston has been good over the past week, and availability for all three conventional grades is okay, a trader said. Prompt HSFO supply is a bit tight, with recommended lead times of around seven days. VLSFO and LSMGO can be delivered within 3-5 days. Availability is good at the anchorage ...

The Americas Fuel Availability Outlook indicates generally good bunker availability across North America, with varying lead times for different grades of fuel. In Houston, HSFO is a bit tight, while VLSFO and LSMGO can be delivered within 3-5 days. New Orleans also shows steady demand, with HSFO and VLSFO available within 5-7 days, and LSMGO within 2-3 days.

New York faces potential disruption from high wind gusts until 10 September, but deliveries are still possible within the forecasted lead times. On the US West Coast, bunker demand is picking up in Los Angeles and Long Beach, with LSMGO and VLSFO available within 4-7 days. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Panama shows good demand for all grades, while Colombian ports have good stocks of VLSFO and LSMGO.

High winds could impact bunker deliveries in St. Eustatius and Trinidad over the coming week, but deliveries are still being carried out as planned.

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