2nd Japan-related vessel passes through Strait of Hormuz

The Japanese shipping company said a liquefied petroleum gas tanker owned by its Indian affiliate sailed through the strait, a day after a liquid natural gas tanker on Friday became the first among Japan-related ships to do so since Iran began restricting transit through the strategic waterway. Uncertainty has grown over how long the war will drag on, prompting the Japanese government to consider measures to curb oil demand while cushioning the negative economic impact on the resource-scarce country. "We will continue to gather information and provide updates to relevant parties while prioritizing the safety of crew members and vessels," Yasushi Kaneko, minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, told reporters during a visit to Nara Prefecture the same day.