Japan METI minister Akazawa said that even under a conservative scenario where purchases remain at 75% of typical levels, drawing on national reserves would be sufficient to secure oil supply through end-March 2028.

2026-08-02

Japan METI minister Akazawa said that even under a conservative scenario where purchases remain at 75% of typical levels, drawing on national reserves would be sufficient to secure oil supply through end-March 2028.