Fuel sales at Spanish ports reached 880,000 tons in August 2026, showing a 9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This increase occurred while fuel sales in the country were, on average, above the five-year average in every month from 2021 to 2025, except for April.
Marine Fuel Market Analysis
The volume of fuel sales in August 2026 was 11 percent higher than the average for this month from 2021 to 2025, indicating ongoing and strong demand at Spanish ports. The available data includes sales of various conventional fuels such as VLSFO and LSMGO, as well as bio-blended fuels like B30-VLSFO.
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Sales Breakdown by Ports
Among various ports, the Port of Algeciras had the largest share of sales volume at 36 percent, followed by the Port of Las Palmas with 26 percent and Barcelona with 15 percent. The sales volume at the Port of Algeciras in August 2026 increased by 13 percent compared to last year, reaching 312,000 tons, marking the highest monthly sales for this port since April 2024.
The Port of Las Palmas also supplied 224,000 tons of fuel, which is 11 percent more than last year. Meanwhile, the sales volume at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife increased by 29 percent to 61,000 tons, the highest figure since 2020 compared to 11,000 tons in July. The Port of Barcelona recorded a supply of 133,000 tons, reflecting a 3 percent increase compared to last year.
In contrast, fuel sales at the ports of Ceuta and Valencia decreased by 7 percent, reaching 58,000 tons and 45,000 tons, respectively. This decline comes as overall demand in other ports continues to rise, indicating shifts in consumption patterns and energy demand in Spain.
Overall, this increase in fuel sales at Spanish ports, especially amid rising global demand for marine fuels, can be seen as a sign of economic improvement and business activity in the region.
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