Kuwait has issued a fresh force majeure notice on crude oil and refined product shipments as instability around the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt export operations.

State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation informed customers that it may be unable to fully meet supply commitments even if tanker movements resume through the vital shipping corridor. The declaration follows an earlier force majeure announced in March, when escalating regional tensions first interrupted normal export logistics.

Force majeure is a contractual provision that allows suppliers to suspend obligations when events beyond their control prevent performance. In this case, the uncertainty surrounding tanker access and maritime safety near Hormuz has created prolonged challenges for Kuwait’s export schedule.

The waterway is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, handling a significant share of global crude and fuel shipments. Any restriction or delay in passage has immediate consequences for Gulf producers and international buyers relying on steady cargo flows.

Kuwait’s latest notice signals that operational disruptions may persist longer than initially expected, with knock-on effects for customers awaiting deliveries of crude and petroleum products. The development adds to mounting pressure on global oil logistics as producers across the region navigate the fallout from the ongoing crisis.