Fujairah Port: Critical Hub in Global Oil Flows

Smoke rose over Fujairah’s oil zone on March 14, 2026, after a drone attack disrupted operations at the UAE’s key refuelling hub.

The port handles over 1.7 million barrels per day of crude and refined fuels-equal to 1.7% of global daily demand-and is the world’s fourth-largest marine fuel supplier. Located on the Gulf of Oman, it serves as a critical alternative route amid the closed Strait of Hormuz due to Iran conflict.

Fujairah stores 18 million cubic metres of oil and fuels, hosting major players like Vitol, VTTI, ADNOC, and Vopak. The Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP) delivers Murban crude to Fujairah, enabling exports to Asian markets.

Any sustained disruption threatens production cuts for OPEC’s third-largest exporter, UAE, and could trigger volatility in global crude and fuel markets.