Event Brief
UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
May 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
South Korea seeks Gulf oil storage as Hormuz stays closed
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South Korea is attracting Gulf oil producers to store crude at its petroleum reserve bases as Hormuz remains blocked.
WHO: South Korean officials and an expert
WHAT: South Korea draws interest for crude oil storage at petroleum reserve bases
WHEN: May 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The Strait of Hormuz has been closed due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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