EconomyJapan advances crude oil sourcing through routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

After the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked, the Japanese government has been advancing crude oil procurement through routes that avoid the waterway. This alternative sourcing is helping reduce the extent of the decline in Japan’s crude oil imports. The government is continuing efforts to secure supplies without relying on passage through the strait.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-12 07:21Original