Japan may use part of national oil stockpile amid Iran war supply crisis: report
Japan relies on the Middle East for around 95% of its oil supplies with around 70% coming via the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed due to the Iran war.
Japan relies on the Middle East for around 95% of its oil supplies with around 70% coming via the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed due to the Iran war.
Original source:The Japan Times ↗
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