Fujairah Bunker Sales Hit Four-Month High in January | Mariner News
Fujairah’s strategic position as a Middle Eastern maritime fuel hub saw a significant uptick in bunker sales during January, reaching a four-month high not observed since September 2025. This surge highlights robust demand within the shipping industry, with total sales volume hitting 635,835 cubic meters. This impressive figure represents a 1.1% increase year-on-year and a substantial 6.2% jump compared to December 2025.
Key Growth Drivers in Fuel Sales
The January data, released by the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and S&P Global Commodity Insights, indicates strong recovery and sustained activity. While Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) sales experienced an 8.8% year-on-year dip, High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) saw a notable 23.4% annual increase, accounting for a significant 35.9% of total maritime fuel transactions. Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) also posted a modest 0.4% gain, contributing to the overall positive trend for the port’s shipping fuel market.
Regional and Global Market Dynamics
Comparing Fujairah’s performance with other major bunkering ports reveals interesting market dynamics. In contrast, Singapore, another global bunkering heavyweight, reported a 16.4% year-on-year growth in conventional and biofuel demand for January, despite a 5% decrease from its December volumes. This regional variance underscores the unique factors influencing demand in different maritime corridors, with Fujairah firmly establishing its position as a critical bunker fuel supplier in the Middle East.
