Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (not seen) at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

CANBERRA: A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (pic) said Monday (May 4).

Speaking in Canberra after talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she said the two countries would respond with "a sense of urgency" to secure stable energy supplies. - AFP