Liquefied natural gas tankers moor at a terminal in Sodegaura, Japan, on March 17. So far, no loaded LNG tanker have passed through the strait since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. So far, no known Qatar-linked energy vessels have gone through the strait, with more than four dozen empty Qatari LNG tankers idling across Asia. None of the tankers is carrying LNG, the data showed. At present, there are more than 800 LNG tankers in operation worldwide, according to the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers.

Source: Taipei Times April 06, 2026 17:12 UTC