Cosmo Energy receives US crude in Japan's first confirmed import shift
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 18:22 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Japanese energy company Cosmo Energy has received a shipment of US crude oil, marking the country's first confirmed shift in its fuel imports. This move is seen as a strategic response to global market changes.
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