# Japan buys Canadian crude as Hormuz disruptions squeeze Asian supply

Japan has begun importing Canadian crude oil to offset supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Middle Eastern oil. This move highlights how geopolitical tensions in the region are forcing Asian buyers to diversify their sources and reshape global oil trade flows.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/30/japan-turns-to-canadian-crude-as-asia-feels-hormuz-supply-pinch?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:42:30 +0000