South Korea scrambles for oil supply as Hormuz disruption forces sourcing shift.Summary:South Korea secures ~50m barrels of alternative oil for AprilHormuz disruption cuts access to Middle East crude flowsGovernment taps multiple suppliers and manages demandShortfall remains versus normal import levelsAustralia LNG curbs seen as limited impactSouth Korea has moved to secure alternative oil supplies as disruption to flows through the Strait of Hormuz constrains access to Middle Eastern crude, underscoring the growing strain on global energy logistics. Info via Yonhap. Officials said around 50 million barrels of replacement supply have been arranged for April, compared with typical monthly imports of roughly 80 million barrels. The shortfall highlights the scale of disruption stemming from the effective closure of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global energy markets.To offset the gap, authorities are coordinating closely with domestic refiners and expanding sourcing across multiple regions. Supply efforts have focused on producers including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kazakhstan and the United States, as Seoul seeks to diversify inflows and stabilise energy availability.Alongside supply measures, the government is also managing demand and implementing crude oil swap arrangements with private-sector participants to smooth distribution and mitigate potential shortages. Officials signalled that additional alternative volumes are expected to come online in May, suggesting some improvement in supply conditions if sourcing efforts continue to scale.The developments highlight how quickly supply chains are being reconfigured in response to geopolitical disruption, with major importers scrambling to secure replacement barrels and reduce reliance on constrained routes.Overall, the situation underscores both the vulnerability and resilience of global energy markets, as countries adjust sourcing strategies while managing near-term supply risks tied to ongoing geopolitical tensions.Earlier in the session here:Trump offers no new Iran signals; markets turn cautious after speech This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.