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Japan to Release Additional National Oil Reserves Amid Middle East Situation

Prime Minister Takaichi announced Japan's plan to release approximately 20 days' worth of national oil reserves from early next month to ensure a stable crude oil supply, in response to the Middle East situation.

10 Apr, 04:28 — 10 Apr, 04:28
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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Takaichi confirms release of more oil reserves next month

Japan began tapping its stockpiles, the world's largest, in March as the government looked to temper a spike in prices caused by the hit to supply from the Middle East war.

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First report: NHK World · 9 Apr, 23:40Full coverage: 3 · 5hWindow: 5h
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NHK World9 Apr, 23:40First to report

高市首相 石油「国家備蓄」約20日分を追加放出へ 来月上旬以降

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ruv10 Apr, 04:25

Japanar losa aftur neyðarbirgðir af olíu

japan-times10 Apr, 04:28Latest update

Takaichi confirms release of more oil reserves next month

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