Friday, March 4, 2022

Japan government to release 7.5 million barrels of oil in bid to calm market

The Japanese government said Friday it will release 7.5 million barrels of oil from its national reserves in a bid to calm the market amid soaring prices. 

The move is part of coordinated efforts by the International Energy Agency as the Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels concerns over supply disruptions.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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