Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries including China, Korea and Japan face potential energy supply disruptions due to Iran war and possible Strait of Hormuz closure. Despite diversification efforts, these nations remain heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil and gas imports, making them vulnerable to regional conflicts.

• →Asian countries face energy shock from Iran war and potential Strait of Hormuz closure.
• →China, Korea and Japan still heavily depend on Middle Eastern oil and gas despite diversification efforts.
• →Governments are halting energy exports and drawing down strategic stockpiles.
• →The Strait of Hormuz closure would severely impact global energy supply chains.
• →Energy diversification strategies have proven insufficient to eliminate Middle East dependency.