Asia • 2026-05-11 21:40

Two LNG tankers transit Hormuz en route to Japan and China amid global shortage

Two LNG vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz heading for Japan and China, underscoring the continued use of the key shipping lane despite a worldwide LNG shortage. Nikkei Asia notes that while deliveries are proceeding, the overall shortfall of liquefied natural gas remains a concern for energy markets.

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