Event Brief
Taiyo buys Russian oil as Middle East alternative
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Japan’s refiner Taiyo is buying oil from Russia as an alternative to Middle East supplies.
WHO: Taiyo
WHAT: Oil purchases from Russia by refiner Taiyo
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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