Singapore's July Bunker Sales Decline Year-on-Year Despite Monthly Increase
Singapore's July bunker sales fell 3.8% year-on-year but rose 1.3% month-on-month, with LSFO sales at a multi-month high
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Singapore's July bunker sales fell 3.8% year-on-year but rose 1.3% month-on-month, with LSFO sales at a multi-month high
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VLSFO availability in Singapore remains tight, with extended lead times and inventories impacted by US-Iran hostilities.
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Singapore has issued eight new licenses to expand its LNG bunkering capacity, effective September 1, 2026
VLSFO availability in Singapore has tightened, with lead times extending due to low inventories and US-Iran hostilities
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