Japan Receives First Crude Cargo via Strait of Hormuz Since War Began

A supertanker carrying Saudi crude is set to arrive in Japan after clearing the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such shipment since hostilities began on February 28. This development signals a potential easing or partial reopening of critical energy supply routes affected by the conflict.

By Tsvetana Paraskova Fri, May 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Japan Receives First Crude Cargo via Strait of Hormuz Since War Began

Topics: Japan energy imports Middle East conflict oil shipments Strait of Hormuz

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