The first visible effect of the Strait of Hormuz blockage in our...

Posted 2026-06-10 | Back to blog index

The first visible effect of the Strait of Hormuz blockage in our little backwater of japan - the first “crude oil conservation packaging” without colors has arrived, as the manufacturer is claiming a shortage of naphtha (the government disagrees and calls it a marketing ploy. tbh it's probably both)

Shelves full of colorful Japanese snacks, except in the middle are some silver black and white packages Closeup showing the 石油原料 節約 パッケージ label

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