The push for greater inventories comes as energy security takes priority over the previous effort to transition away from oil and gas. Japan intends to facilitate this shift by acting as a bridge between Middle East producers and Asian importers.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Asian nations should expand their reserves of crude oil and upgrade storage infrastructure to protect against supply shocks, Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said. The minister called for strengthened ties between oil-producing and consuming countries to ensure stability across the region.

The push for greater inventories comes as energy security takes priority over the previous effort to transition away from oil and gas. Japan intends to facilitate this shift by acting as a bridge between Middle East producers and Asian importers.
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