Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May - Reuters
Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May Reuters
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"Prime Minister Takaichi announced a plan to additionally release roughly 20 days’ worth of government-held national oil reserves starting early next month or later."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
"The ministry continues to examine the situation."
— Narumi Hosokawa , Executive
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Narumi Hosokawa is the deputy director-general for immediate crisis management at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
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Japan is considering releasing an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves in May due to ongoing uncertainties over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japanese government plans to begin another round of state oil reserve releases amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East situation.
Japan is considering an additional oil release equivalent to 20 days of domestic consumption from its reserves in May, as uncertainty persists over safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan is considering a new release of about 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as May, amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
Japan is considering a new release of about 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as May, amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
Japan is weighing a new release of about 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as May, amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
Japan plans to release a further 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as next month, local media reported on Friday citing an announcement by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan will release an additional 20 days’ worth of oil reserves in May, marking a second round to address supply uncertainty stemming from the war in the Middle East.
Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves in May to address supply uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Japan plans to release a further 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as next month to ensure stable domestic supply amid Middle East tensions.
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