Japan Begins Additional Strategic Oil Reserve Releases on May 1, Equivalent to 20 Days of Consumption

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According to CCTV News, on May 1, the Japanese government began additional releases of strategic petroleum reserves from an oil base in Ibaraki Prefecture. The move follows a sharp decline in crude oil imports to Japan due to Middle East tensions, prompting the government to tap reserves to stabilize supply.

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