{
  "id": 12125975,
  "title": "ARA fuel oil stocks climbed 18% in September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ara-fuel-oil-stocks-climbed-18-in-september",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ara-fuel-oil-stocks-climbed-18-in-september/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fuel oil stocks at ARA hubs surged 18% in September, according to Insights Global data. This marked an increase from August's monthly average. ARA's fuel oil stocks rose by 51% since May, their lowest point in over a decade. However, inventories were still 15% below February levels preceding the conflict between Israel and Iran.\n\nIn September, ARA hub imports totaled 266,000 barrels per day (b/d), a decline from August's 342,000 b/d. The majority of these imports came from Mexico (19%), Colombia (13%) and Benin (12%). ARA's exports in September were 177,000 b/d, up from 144,000 b/d in August. These exports mainly went to Singapore (21%), Spain (19%) and Saudi Arabia (15%).\n\nIndependent gasoil (including diesel and heating oil) inventories in the region grew by 4% in September compared to August. ARA imported 197,000 b/d of gasoil in September, up from 155,000 b/d in August. The top sources for these imports were the US (29%), the UK (20%) and Saint Lucia (12%).\n\nSuppliers in ARA ports are experiencing tight prompt bunker fuel availability. Buyers are advised to allow for 5-7 days lead times to secure good coverage from suppliers. However, recent loading issues have been experienced with fuel oil grades.",
  "summary": "The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks averaged 18% higher in September, compared to August’s monthly average, according to Insights Global data. Changes in monthly average ARA stocks from August to September: Fuel oil stocks up 851,000 bbls to 5.47 million bbls Gasoil stocks up 513,000 bbls to 12.59 million bbls Fuel oil stocks increased ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}