{
  "id": 16530108,
  "title": "ARA fuel oil stocks rise 7% in October so far",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ara-fuel-oil-stocks-rise-7-in-october-so-far",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ara-fuel-oil-stocks-rise-7-in-october-so-far/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October, the ARA's independently held fuel oil stocks have risen by 7% compared to September, according to Insights Global data. Fuel oil stocks have increased by 377,000 barrels to reach a total of 5.85 million barrels, while gasoil stocks have climbed by 744,000 barrels to stand at 13.33 million barrels. These changes mark a 62% rise in fuel oil stocks since May, when they hit a decade-long low. Notably, inventories are currently 9% below February levels, preceding the conflict between Israel and Iran. The gasoil inventories in the region, including diesel and heating oil, have grown by 6% in October thus far, compared to September. A trader noted that prompt supply is currently tight in ARA ports, advising buyers to expect lead times of 5-7 days to secure competitive offers from a variety of suppliers.",
  "summary": "The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have averaged 7% higher in October so far, compared to September’s monthly average, according to Insights Global data. Changes in monthly average ARA stocks from September to October (so far): • Fuel oil stocks up 377,000 bbls to 5.85 million bbls • Gasoil stocks up 744,000 bbls to ...",
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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."
}