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Japan's Takaichi confirms release of more oil reserves

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09-04-2026 | 23:43

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Japan's Takaichi confirms release of more oil reserves

Japan plans to release a further 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as next month, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed Friday.

"To ensure the stable supply of crude oil, we will release starting in early May the equivalent of roughly 20 days' worth (of oil) from the national reserves," she said at a meeting held in response to the conflict in the Middle East.

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