Thanx for your reply Scroggs, it’s nice to be appreciated. I was one of the controllers involved (127.82). There was probably a minor case of Chinese Whispers as the message was passed down the line. Combined with the fact that fuel is so rarely used as a request for special handling, it was probably best to be prepared for “Houston we have a slight problem”. Giving you info re holding time etc, hopefully kept you in the picture and aided with your decision making.
Giving us plenty of warning like that is greatly appreciated. It was far easier to try and fit you in than it would have been to deal with a sudden diversion or emergency. However it sadly can’t always be done and declaring a pan may be your only option to getting a preferred route or profile.
Glad to have been of assistance.