Japan Reveals Plan to Enhance Energy Supply Structure Amid Middle East Conflict

{"heading_1":"Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Closure","paragraph_1":"The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil-shipping route for Japan, has severely impacted its energy supply, prompting the government to take action.","paragraph_2":"Japan's reliance on Middle Eastern crude imports has made it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the oil supply chain.","paragraph_3":"The government aims to promote supply diversification by introducing a system for oil wholesalers and trading firms to share the extra costs of importing crude from regions other than the Middle East."}