経済安全保障相の高市早苗氏は、次月にも石油備蓄からの追加放出を行うことを確認した。日本は世界最大の備蓄を保有し、3月から中東戦争による供給途絶で価格高騰を抑えるため放出を開始していた。
高市早苗経済安全保障相は10日、次月にも石油備蓄からの追加放出を行うことを明らかにした。
日本政府は3月、中東での戦争が供給に打撃を与え価格が急騰したことを受け、世界最大規模の石油備蓄を初めて放出し始めた。これにより国内の石油価格上昇を緩和する狙いがある。
高市氏は日本タイムズの報道によると、この措置を継続し追加放出を予定していると述べた。政府は供給安定化を図るため、備蓄活用を進めている。
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Tokyo stocks declined for a third consecutive day as tensions escalated in the Middle East over Iran. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned of significant potential impacts on the economy, while the government stated there would be no immediate disruptions to oil supplies.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol on Wednesday, requesting preparations for an additional coordinated oil stockpile release to hedge against a prolonged Middle East conflict. Birol said the agency is ready to proceed if necessary.
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The Japanese government is weighing the use of part of its national oil reserves due to supply disruptions from the Iran crisis. Kyodo News reported on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, affecting imports. Officials plan to monitor the situation and possibly coordinate with other countries.
Following market volatility from initial reports of a potential release, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has unanimously agreed to draw down 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves—its largest ever—to combat surging energy prices due to Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. Executive Director Fatih Birol called the oil market challenges 'unprecedented,' with stability depending on resuming Hormuz transit after prices hit nearly $120 a barrel.
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U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran over the weekend in a massive assault that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation's supreme leader for nearly four decades. This triggered retaliatory strikes in the Middle East, prompting Japanese police to bolster security at U.S. and Israel-related facilities. Stock markets in Tokyo opened lower, and Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino stressed the need to monitor the situation.
The Japanese government is considering subsidies for electricity and city gas this summer, following its earlier gasoline subsidies. Rising energy prices tied to the Iran conflict are expected to push fees higher around June.
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The Bank of Japan on April 28 kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% for the second consecutive meeting, as the war in Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and spiked oil prices. The policy board voted 6-3, signaling potential hawkishness ahead.