政府は、ホルムズ海峡をめぐる不透明な情勢を受け、民間企業との原油スワップ制度を6月末まで延長した。同制度は燃料供給の安定化を目的として4月に導入された。
知識経済省は6月2日、政府が民間企業との原油スワップ制度を今月末まで延長したと発表した。この制度は、主に中東産原油の備蓄を精製業者に貸し出し、代替供給源が確保された時点で返還を求めるものである。これまでに計2100万バレルが同制度を通じて取引された。韓国は7月分の石油供給の約85％を確保しており、8月にも大きな混乱は生じないと見込んでいる。金正官（キム・ジョングァン）知識経済部長官は閣議で、8月向けの供給分は確保され続けており、増加傾向にあると報告した。同制度は当初、5月末までの2ヶ月間運用される予定だった。
AIによるレポート AIによって生成された画像
Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced that South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil and 2.1 million tons of naphtha by year-end from four nations: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kazakhstan. The volumes equate to more than three months of oil and one month of naphtha based on last year's consumption. The supplies will be shipped via alternative routes avoiding the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates and Japan have agreed to promote cooperation aimed at securing a stable crude oil supply amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
AIによるレポート
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the Philippines has sufficient crude oil supply until the end of June, thanks to shipments by Petron Corporation. The assurance comes amid concerns over global supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. He outlined government measures to mitigate the impact.
The OPEC+ alliance announced an increase of 188,000 barrels per day in crude oil production starting June 2026. This adds to the 206,000 barrels rise announced in April. The blockade in the Strait of Ormuz, however, restricts its effect on global markets.
AIによるレポート
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the end of the US-Iran war and stabilization of fuel prices are preconditions for lifting domestic fuel price ceilings. Speaking at a press briefing on economy issues in Sejong on April 27, he outlined three conditions. The government froze price ceilings again on Thursday.
Fuel shortages have been reported across Kenya, particularly in Nairobi and North Rift areas, despite government claims of sufficient reserves. Tensions between Iran, the US and Israel in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global fuel shipping. Drivers complain of lacking petrol and diesel at stations.
AIによるレポート
Three weeks after Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade began, oil prices surged another 8% above $100 a barrel as US-Iran peace talks collapsed and the US Navy imposed its own blockade to curb Iranian exports. The escalation heightens global supply fears, with President Trump warning of sustained high fuel prices through November's midterm elections.