Japan’s kicking off strategic oil reserve releases: Asia/Oceania first.

🇯🇵 Japan's kicking off strategic oil reserve releases: Asia/Oceania first. They rely on the Middle East for 95% of imports. If you think the U.S. is suffering with the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, you've ain't seen anything yet. Source: AFP https://t.co/ikzB6OQXx1 pic.twitter.com/A01GDKsYYE — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 16, 2026

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