Japan could redraw the global oil map

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 29, 2026

Importing almost all of its fuel, Japan springs into action after every major energy shock to reassess its supply sources, making it a bellwether of global trends. Its direction this time? Run away from the Middle East.

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