{
  "id": 19563911,
  "title": "ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/engine-europe-africa-bunker-fuel-availability-outlook",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/engine-europe-africa-bunker-fuel-availability-outlook-207/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Northwest Europe's fuel availability remains tight, particularly in the ARA ports. Buyers are advised to lead times of 5-7 days to secure deliveries at competitive prices. ARA's fuel oil stocks have risen by 57% since May, but are still 12% below February levels. Imports have dropped to 49,000 b/d in November, down from 183,000 b/d in October. Most of the fuel oil has arrived from Mexico, while gasoil imports have increased to 400,000 b/d in November, mainly from India and Saudi Arabia. Mediterranean Storm Charles has caused disruptions in southern and western Spain and the Canary Islands, leading to suspended bunkering operations and increased delays. Gibraltar port has suspended inbound traffic and bunker operations outside port limits, while Algeciras has suspended inbound movements due to rough winds. Las Palmas and Tenerife have also experienced suspensions due to weather conditions. In the Canary Islands, buyers are advised lead times of 7-10 days for most deliveries. In Africa, Cape Verde's Mindelo has run out of VLSFO supplies, while Dakar, Togo, and Nigeria's Lagos have tight availability for prompt supplies. South Africa's Durban has improved fuel availability, but still requires lead times of 5-7 days for prompt deliveries. Mozambique's Beira and Maputo also have tight availability, with lead times of 5-7 days. Djibouti has prompt VLSFO and LSMGO supplies.",
  "summary": "Northwest Europe Fuel availability remains tight in the ARA ports for prompt delivery dates, and buyers are recommended lead times of 5-7 days to get good coverage from suppliers and secure deliveries at competitive prices, a trader told ENGINE. The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have averaged 2% higher in November so far, compared ...",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}