尽管需求很大, 但韩国没有塑料袋短缺. No plastic bag shortage in South Korea despite high demand.

尽管需求激增, 但韩国能源部长向公众保证: 由于中东的能源供应问题引起担忧, South Korea's Energy Minister reassured the public that there is no risk of a plastic bag shortage despite a surge in demand driven by concerns over Middle East energy supplies. 虽然零售商已经设定了购买限制,但部长表示大量的回收材料产能可以确保一年以上稳定的供应而不会增加价格. While retailers have imposed purchase limits, the minister stated that ample recycled material capacity ensures a stable supply for over a year without price increases. 由于依赖通过战略性重要霍尔木兹海峡的石油运输, 该国还实施了燃料价格上限并敦促公民节约能源. The country has also implemented fuel price caps and urged citizens to conserve energy due to its reliance on oil shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.