FSUOGM - Former Soviet Union Oil & Gas

13 May 2026

Japan takes first Azeri oil cargo since start of US-Iran war

12 May 2026

Japan is diversifying crude oil imports and deepening energy cooperation with Saudi Arabia as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz forces the country to reduce its overwhelming reliance on Middle Eastern supplies.

Kazakhstan sees limited economic risks from UAE exit from OPEC

12 May 2026

Kazakhstan reportedly does not expect major economic turbulence following the UAE’ withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ agreement.