ResearchIndustry Insights2026-09-02
East China Tank Utilization Hits 92.3%; Demurrage Surges to $18,500/Day
As of Sep 2, 2026, average tank utilization at major East China bonded oil terminals reached 92.3%, a YTD high; fuel oil futures surged 4.46% to ¥3,979/t, signaling rapid release of storage premium; Shanghai port fuel oil vessel demurrage rose to $18,500/day (+22.5% w/w), sharply compressing regional arbitrage economics.