Japan's Idemitsu Kosan reduces oil product supply in response to the long-term deterioration of the situation in Iran.

Japanese major refinery Idemitsu Kosan announced on the 18th that it will reduce the supply of petroleum products due to the expected continued deterioration of the situation in Iran. A spokesperson for Idemitsu Kosan said, "We are taking planned sales measures, and we expect this situation to continue for some time, but we are working hard to ensure stable supply and minimize the impact." Although they acknowledge reducing supply, they refuse to disclose the specific products and quantities affected.