World · 12 March 2026

Japan releases 80 million barrels oil in IEA 400m effort.

首相官邸 (Cabinet Public Affairs Office) via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Sanae Takaichi announced that Japan will begin releasing oil from its strategic reserves to stabilize markets disrupted by the Middle East conflict. Tokyo plans to release about 80 million barrels, roughly 45 days of supply, starting with 15 days of privately held reserves followed by government stockpiles. The move forms part of a broader effort coordinated with the International Energy Agency, which is preparing a record 400-million-barrel release from member countries to calm surging oil prices.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 March 2026 at 8:52

Reported by The Japan Times · How we write briefs