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Japan has historically purchased virtually all its oil from the Middle East, but this year has been forced to turn to more expensive supplies from the United States and elsewhere.
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Japan, which historically bought most of its oil from the Middle East, has this year turned to more expensive supplies from the U.S. and elsewhere.
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{
    "country": "Japan",
    "commodity": "Oil",
    "sourcing_change": "Shift from Middle East to U.S. and elsewhere"
}
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Economics Japan Energy
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/japan-interest-rates.html

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1.25 percent, the highest in 31 years, a move widely expected but complicated by public pressure from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This decision comes as Japan grapples with rising inflation and a weakening yen.

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