The Port of Fujairah recorded the highest monthly sales of ship fuel in 4 months in January
Fujairah, February 25, 2017 – Fujairah Port, the third largest global center for bunkering, recorded an increase in bunker fuel sales during the month of January, achieving its highest level in four months, according to data from the Fujairah Petroleum Industry Zone (FUZ).
The data showed that the total sales quantities during January amounted to 635,835 cubic metres, an increase of 6.1% compared to last December, and an increase of 1.1% on an annual basis compared to January 2025, which reflects the strength of demand at the beginning of the year.
Sales of high-sulfur fuel witnessed a growth of 14.7% compared to December, reaching 186,245 cubic meters in January.
Sales of low-sulfur fuels, including fuel oils and marine diesel, increased by 1.8% to reach 407,459 cubic metres.
This contributed to an increase in the share of high-sulfur fuels to 36% of the total market in January, compared to 33% in December, while the share of low-sulfur fuels declined to 64% compared to 67% in the previous month.
This performance reflects the continued strong operational activity in the Port of Fujairah, which is a pivotal center for supplying ships with fuel in the region and the world, benefiting from its strategic location and advanced infrastructure in the field of storing and trading petroleum products.
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