(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak said on Sunday (Mar. 8) that Cambodia has sufficient fuel reserves despite tensions in the Middle East.

He noted that the country’s fuel supply can last up to 21 days, meaning Cambodia could continue meeting domestic demand for about three weeks even if fuel imports are temporarily disrupted.

His remarks came after shipping companies, major oil firms, and traders temporarily halted the transportation of crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption followed Iran's announcement of a full maritime closure in response to attacks by the United States and Israel.

Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply, including production from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, and Iran, as well as large volumes of LNG from Qatar, is transported through this critical waterway.

In 2025, about 13.4 million barrels of crude oil per day passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accounting for around 30% of the global seaborne oil trade.
=FRESH NEWS