Middle East situation causes fuel shortages; hot springs in many parts of Japan are forced to close.

MetaMuskRat · 2026-04-04T04:37:48+00:00

People's Financial News, April 4 — According to a report on March 3 by Japanese media, due to the impact of the Middle East situation, Japan's crude oil imports have plummeted, leading to tight supplies of heavy oil derived from crude processing. Many hot springs and bathing facilities across Japan have been forced to close due to a lack of heavy oil used as fuel, while some hot springs have shortened their operating hours to reduce costs. (Xinhua News Agency)

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2026-04-04 04:37:48

People’s Finance and News April 4—According to a report by Japanese media on April 3, influenced by the Middle East situation, Japan’s crude oil import volume has fallen sharply, leading to a tight supply of heavy oil derived from crude oil refining. Hot spring resorts and bathing facilities across multiple parts of Japan have been forced to close due to a lack of heavy oil used as fuel, while some other hot springs reduce costs by shortening operating hours. (Xinhua)

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