Increased sales of HSFO contributed to lift Fujairah’s total bunker sales higher in October than in September, according to data compiled by Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) and S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Changes in Fujairah bunker fuel sales from September to October:

• Total sales up by 3% to 626,000 mt
• VLSFO sales down by 8% to 400,000 mt
• HSFO sales up by 37% to 199,000 mt
• LSMGO sales up by 2% to 24,000 mt

HSFO sales rose sharply by 54,000 mt in October, reaching 199,000 mt—the highest level since January. This translates to approximately 6,400 mt/day, a significant increase from the 4,800 mt/day sold in September.

Sales of VLSFO, the most in-demand product, dropped by 8%. LSMGO sales saw a modest 2% rise, reaching around 24,000 mt.

Overall, the port’s total bunker sales for October were up 3% compared to the same month last year.

Fuel grade share of total sales in October (compared to the year to date):

• 64% VLSFO 380cst (68% YTD)
• 0.40% VLSFO 180cst (0.16% YTD)
• 32% HSFO (28% YTD)
• 4% LSMGO (4% YTD)
• 0.01% 0.50% MGO (0.03% YTD)

By Tuhin Roy

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