Panama recorded a drop in its total bunker fuel sales during August, with overall volumes decreasing by 17,000 metric tonnes (mt) to reach 411,000 mt.

The decline was predominantly observed in Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Low Sulphur Marine Gasoil (LSMGO). VLSFO sales fell by 31,000 mt, settling at 247,000 mt for the month, while LSMGO volumes saw a more modest reduction of 600 mt, totalling 36,000 mt.

Conversely, High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) sales demonstrated an increase over the same period, though specific figures for HSFO were not detailed in the available information.

This data was originally reported by Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide.