Ships are facing major fuel shortages and delays due to tensions in the Middle East, which are disrupting global shipping routes and bunker fuel supply chains. Vessels are waiting up to two weeks or diverting long distances to refuel, with key ports like Singapore and Fujairah experiencing shortages, higher prices, and reduced fuel quality.
Shipping companies report rising costs, supply bottlenecks, and operational disruptions, with some ships receiving less fuel than ordered or being forced to offload poor-quality fuel, according to the Financial Times. Industry leaders say the impact is likely to continue for months even after recent diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.
