호르무즈 해협을 통한 에너지 공급의 장기적인 차질로 플라스틱 포장재의 핵심 원료인 나프타 공급이 감소했다. 재팬타임스는 이로 인해 일본의 식품 가격이 상승할 것이라고 보도했다.
호르무즈 해협을 경유하는 에너지 공급의 장기적인 차질로 플라스틱 포장재 생산의 핵심 원료인 나프타 공급이 감소했다. 재팬타임스는 이로 인해 일본 내 식품 가격이 상승할 것이라고 보도했다. 석유와 가스에서 추출되는 나프타는 포장재 생산에 필수적이다. 이란과 관련된 중동 지역의 전쟁으로 인해 해협을 통한 에너지 흐름이 방해받으면서 비용이 상승하고 있다. 이번 사태는 인플레이션 압력을 가중시키고 있다. 해당 기사는 2026년 4월 30일에 보도되었다.
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The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has intensified, with missile exchanges and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies. Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, fueling market declines and inflation fears worldwide. Governments are responding with measures to stabilize energy markets amid concerns over prolonged conflict.
Japan has secured enough petroleum-derived naphtha—key for manufacturing medical supplies and consumer goods—to last into 2027, easing shortage fears amid escalating Middle East tensions including the Iran war.
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Mizkan has suspended sales of four natto products due to supply strains from rising procurement costs. The company said the war in the Middle East has pressured packed natto production.
The Japanese government is weighing the use of part of its national oil reserves due to supply disruptions from the Iran crisis. Kyodo News reported on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, affecting imports. Officials plan to monitor the situation and possibly coordinate with other countries.
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Global food prices rose to their highest level since September in March, fueled by higher energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization cautioned that a prolonged war could reduce planting and yields, affecting supplies and prices through this year and beyond.
Oil prices surged about 20% on Monday as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran prompted major Middle Eastern producers to cut supplies, reaching highs not seen since July 2022. Iraq and Kuwait have reduced output, amid fears of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict could impose weeks or months of elevated fuel costs worldwide, even if it resolves quickly.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed 'serious concern' over attacks on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz during an online G7 leaders' meeting, urging early de-escalation. Japan plans to lead in releasing oil reserves to avert an economic crisis through international coordination.