Japan's April crude imports slump as Hormuz blockade bites

25min ago Japan's crude oil imports fell to 939,000 bpd in April, the lowest monthly level in decades, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut into the... Please Register or Sign in to view this content. Quantum Commodity Intelligence is a premium paid subscription service for professionals in the oil, biofuels, carbon, ammonia and hydrogen markets. Quantum Oil service subscribers have access to: Daily price assessments Market news and price commentary Fundamental trade data Quantum Oil Daily - market report sent to your email Get in touch with us for subscription information on all Quantum platforms, or help with the service. Related 21h ago Japan's refinery run rate has bounced back to a two-month high as refiners managed to secure more alternative supplies to compensate for... 19 May 2026 Japan and South Korea are set to agree a framework for joint crude stockpiling and emergency fuel sharing on Tuesday as two of... 14 May 2026 A Cosco-owned supertanker has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data showed Thursday, in a closely watched test of... 13 May 2026 Japan will hold off on a third crude release from its strategic reserves this month after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the country was... 12 May 2026 Japan's refining capacity is gradually returning after Eneos restarted its Sendai crude unit and is in the process of bringing another refinery back online later this month...