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Japan announces it will start releasing 80 million barrels of oil from its reserves, the largest such release

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Japan announces it will start releasing 80 million barrels of oil from its reserves, the largest such release in the country's history, in response to disruptions in the oil supply

Published March 15, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war.

Japan announces it will start releasing 80 million barrels of oil from its reserves, the largest such release in the country's history, in response to disruptions in the oil supply caused by the conflict. [https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/japan-release-oil-stocks-us-says-buy-american-2026-03-15/ (Reuters)]

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