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A South Korean tanker transports crude oil to the country via the Red Sea for the first time since

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — A South Korean tanker transports crude oil to the country via the Red Sea for the first time since disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, as the government implements alternative sup

Published April 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: 2026 Iran war fuel crisis.

A South Korean tanker transports crude oil to the country via the Red Sea for the first time since disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, as the government implements alternative supply routes to secure energy imports. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/first-south-korean-tanker-transits-alternative-red-sea-route-6063256 (AFP via CNA)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-04-17).