NYT
Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are expanding oil storage capacity in Japan and South Korea, according to Reuters reporting. The expansion follows concerns about supply route disruptions from regional military conflict. Both countries have increased their strategic petroleum reserves in these locations over the past year.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/business/saudi-uae-japan-oil-storage.html
