一艘装载俄罗斯“萨哈林-2”项目原油的油轮已抵达日本爱媛县的设施。这是自二月份美以两国打击行动导致霍尔木兹海峡关闭以来，日本首次进口此类原油。
据《日本时报》报道，这艘被追踪到于四月下旬离开萨哈林的油轮，在两天前发布公告后，已停靠在日本西部的爱媛县。批发商太阳石油公司从俄罗斯天然气工业股份公司（Gazprom）主导的“萨哈林-2”项目中购买了这批货物，日本三菱商事株式会社和三井物产株式会社在该项目中持有股份。
这些俄罗斯原油不受与乌克兰相关的西方制裁限制。此次到货凸显了日本在霍尔木兹海峡关闭导致中东供应中断的情况下，寻求能源供应多元化的努力，此举建立在之前动用战略储备等措施的基础上。
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Escalation of conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has led Iran to order the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting tanker traffic and driving global oil prices above US$80 per barrel. The effects extend to Europe, which is now reconsidering plans to end Russian gas imports, while Indonesia pushes for de-escalation via the D-8 organization and assures stable fuel supplies.
Japan will procure crude oil from Russia for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February closed the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker carrying oil from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project is heading to the country, a trade ministry official said Saturday. Resource-poor Japan aims to diversify away from Middle East imports.
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Japanese, French and Omani vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, reflecting Iran's policy of allowing passage for ships it deems friendly without U.S. or Israeli links. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' LNG tanker Sohar LNG became the first Japan-linked vessel to do so since the conflict began. Shipping data confirmed the transits amid ongoing tensions.
Two LPG tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East conflict to reach India. BW TYR has arrived in Mumbai, while BW ELM heads to New Mangalore. They carry large shipments of propane and butane.
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U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his push for Japan to join a naval coalition securing the Strait of Hormuz, just before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's summit with him in Washington. This follows his earlier sharp criticism of NATO allies for refusing similar support.
Three Chinese vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz following coordination with relevant parties, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. She expressed appreciation for the assistance and called for a ceasefire in the Gulf region as soon as possible. PetroChina stated operations remain stable despite impacts from Middle East tensions.
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Amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Korean government stated that oil and gas supplies remain stable for now. Emergency meetings confirmed reserves of several months' worth of oil and gas exceeding mandatory levels. However, preparations are underway for potential risks from the Strait of Hormuz closure, including alternative routes and support measures.