Japan secures enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027 ^49.2%

The Japan Times - By Eric Johnston - 5/1/2026, 5:35 AM

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Japan has secured enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027, with imports expected to triple in May as the country tries to address concerns about sufficient supplies of oil and oil-derived products. Questions over possible shortages of naphtha — used for products ranging from medical supplies to cheap consumer goods to plastic... more