Japan imports 97% of fossil fuels (3 million barrels per day consumption vs 100K domestic production), making it highly vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz disruption and energy scarcity, forced to seek alternatives (Russian oil, Chinese renewables)
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“They produce 100,000 barrels of oil per year, but they consume 3 million, you know. Um they import 97% of their fossil fuels.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 10:38:20 PM
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