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UPDATED May 6, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
May 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Japan PM Takaichi says oil crisis has ‘enormous impact’
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Japan’s prime minister said the oil crisis is having a major impact in the Asia-Pacific and called for urgent action to secure energy supplies.
WHO: Japan Prime Minister Takaichi
WHAT: Takaichi said Japan and Australia will respond urgently to secure stable energy supplies amid the oil crisis.
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: She said the oil crisis is having an enormous impact in the Asia-Pacific.
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