Japan Plans Naphtha Reserves Following Supply Disruptions from Iran Conflict
Tokyo considers storing crude oil convertible to naphtha amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown, facing economic and technical hurdles.
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Tokyo considers storing crude oil convertible to naphtha amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown, facing economic and technical hurdles.
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