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Japan Urges Asia to Build Up Oil Reserves as Middle East Risks Mount

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Oil producers and consumers need to strengthen their cooperation, and Asian countries specifically need to boost oil stockpiles and infrastructure, Japan’s trade minister has said. Speaking at the virtual International Energy Forum, Ryosei Akazawa said that Japan will seek to take on the role of a “…

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  1. Bloomberg

    Japan Urges Oil Stockpiling, Development as Mideast Risks Rise (opens Bloomberg)

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    Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa called for stronger cooperation between oil-producing and consuming countries as well as greater oil stockpiling and infrastructure development in Asia, seeking to strengthen the region’s resilience to supply disruptions.

  2. Oil Price

    Japan Urges Asia to Build Up Oil Reserves as Middle East Risks Mount (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil producers and consumers need to strengthen their cooperation, and Asian countries specifically need to boost oil stockpiles and infrastructure, Japan’s trade minister has said. Speaking at the virtual International Energy Forum, Ryosei Akazawa said that Japan will seek to take on the role of a “…