What were the total marine bunker sales at Fujairah port in May, and how do they compare to previous months?

Marine fuel sales at Fujairah port in May totaled 96,721 cubic metres (approximately 95,800 metric tons), representing a record low, as stated in the news. The decline extended from prior months amid constrained cargo replenishment linked to disruptions from the Middle East war affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Low-sulphur marine fuel sales fell 27% month-on-month to 65,120 cubic metres, high-sulphur marine fuel dropped 15% to 31,601 cubic metres, and low-sulphur marine gasoil slipped 2% to 7,157 cubic metres — all contributing to the overall record-low monthly total.

How did the market share of low-sulphur versus high-sulphur bunkers shift in Fujairah between April and May 2024?

In May, the market share of low-sulphur bunkers narrowed to 67%, down from 71% in April, while high-sulphur bunkers’ share rose to 33% from 29% in April — a reversal in relative dominance despite both categories declining in absolute volume. This shift reflects a relative increase in high-sulphur fuel uptake amid the overall contraction, possibly due to operational adjustments or pricing dynamics, though the news does not specify causation beyond the broader context of war-related shipping constraints.

UAE's Fujairah marine bunker sales hit record low in May

Jun 16, 2026

Marine fuel sales at UAE's Fujairah port reached a record low in May as Middle East tensions constrained shipments. Low-sulphur bunker sales dropped 27% month-on-month to 65,120 cubic metres per S&P Global data.

reuters

2026-06-16

UAE's Fujairah marine bunker sales hit record low in May

UAE's Fujairah marine bunker sales hit record low in May

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