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middleeasteye.netfinance21 days ago
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Issues First Naphtha Tender in Months
State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation offered naphtha cargoes for loading at its Persian Gulf ports. The tender marks the first such sale in months as producers prepare for resumed shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
azernews.azfinance23 days ago
Iraq to Begin Small-Scale Crude Exports via Syria’s Baniyas Port in July
Iraq will begin shipping crude oil and naphtha via Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas at an initial rate of 50,000 barrels per day, with fuel oil already moving by truck.
Japan Timespolitics35 days ago
Prime Minister reluctant to use laws against naphtha hoarding
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said her government prefers to recognize cooperating firms rather than enforce two anti-hoarding laws amid ongoing shortages of naphtha-derived products. Firms at the end of the supply chain continue to face sourcing difficulties.
Japan Timesworld39 days ago
Japan Faces Naphtha Shortages After Iran War Disrupts Oil Shipments
Japan received 93 percent of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz before the Feb. 28 start of the Iran war. Government assurances of adequate naphtha supplies have not stopped panic buying that has created distribution bottlenecks and shortages for industrial users.
thehindu.combusiness61 days ago
Global Supply Chains Disrupted After Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz
Japan's largest snack maker will switch to black-and-white labels by the end of May 2026 because of a naphtha shortage caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The February 2026 U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have triggered worldwide shortages of fuel, metals, fertilizer ingr…
The Japan Timesscience62 days ago
Japanese Municipalities Allow Regular Plastic Bags as Designated Trash Bags Run Low
Supplies of specially designated trash bags are running low across Japan as the conflict in the Middle East strains naphtha supplies used in plastic production. Social media-driven panic buying has compounded the shortage, prompting some local authorities to permit regular plasti…
japantimes.co.jpbusiness62 days ago
Calbee Switches to Black-and-White Packaging for Salty Snacks Due to Naphtha Shortage
Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in printing inks, are forcing the company to change from its signature colorful packaging to black-and-white versions for salty snack products. The shift is linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran that has disrup…
world63 days ago
Calbee Changes to Black-and-White Packaging Due to Ink Shortage
Calbee Inc. will begin using monochromatic packaging for 14 snack products starting May 25 as the Iran war disrupts naphtha supplies needed for colored printing inks. The Tokyo-based company, Japan's largest snack maker, said the contents of its potato chips, shrimp crackers and…
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japantimes.co.jpfinance67 days ago
Naphtha Prices Rise Sharply in Asia Following Strait of Hormuz Disruption
A supply crunch triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February has doubled naphtha prices in Asia, threatening production of medical supplies, packaging and consumer goods. Japan has secured feedstock through the end of the year while Indonesia warns of potenti…
koreatimes.co.krworld68 days ago
Creditors Raise Yeochun NCC Letter of Credit Limit to $300 Million for Naphtha Imports
Creditors of Yeochun NCC, a major South Korean ethylene producer, agreed to increase the company's letter of credit ceiling to $300 million. The move aims to help secure naphtha supplies amid disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. The Financial Services Commission said the Kore…
upi.comworld70 days ago
Japan's Strait of Hormuz Oil Imports Paused, Government Confirms Naphtha Supply Stability
Japan's oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz have stopped, prompting concerns over petroleum-derived naphtha supplies across industries. Worries are particularly high in agriculture and food packaging sectors. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that polyethylene supplies re…
Bloombergworld74 days ago
Japanese Official Assures Naphtha Supply Amid Strait of Hormuz Concerns
A Japanese official stated that domestic naphtha supply will suffice until next year despite instability concerns. Companies have raised issues related to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The assurance addresses potential supply chain disruptions.
japantimes.co.jpworld75 days ago
Japan Faces Naphtha Shortages from Strait of Hormuz Disruptions, Impacting Food Packaging Costs by 2026
Food and drink prices in Japan are poised to increase as early as summer 2026 due to disruptions in naphtha supply caused by a two-month-old war in the Middle East. Suppliers of plastic packaging are demanding higher prices, affecting small and mid-size food manufacturers. Recent…
koreaherald.comfinance83 days ago
South Korea Addresses Syringe Hoarding Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions
South Korean regulators are investigating syringe hoarding due to supply chain issues from the Middle East conflict. Production remains steady, but hospitals report low inventories and rising prices. The government has imposed penalties for withholding stock and prioritized local…
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China Set to Import Record Volume of US Ethane Amid Disruptions from Iran Conflict
China is expected to import a record 800,000 tons of US ethane in April 2026 due to supply disruptions of naphtha and LPG from the Middle East caused by the ongoing Iran war. This increase, about 60% above the monthly average, helps petrochemical producers offset shortages follow…
thehindu.comworld99 days ago
Japan Secures Naphtha Supplies for at Least Four Months of Demand, Prime Minister States
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that the country has secured naphtha supplies sufficient for at least four months of demand. The government aims to address concerns about potential shortages through this measure. Naphtha, a key petrochemical feedstock, is essenti…
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