Event Brief
Japan, U.S. to Pursue Joint Crude Reserves
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan is set to agree with the U.S. on joint stockpiling of crude oil to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern energy.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: joint stockpiling of U.S. crude oil
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 10:16 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: to reduce heavy reliance on Middle Eastern energy
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