[Japanese Media: Japan Considers Releasing Another 20 Days of Oil Reserves] Odaily Planet Daily News – According to a report by Kyodo News on Thursday, Japan is considering releasing approximately 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as May, as the outlook for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, despite a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. About 95% of Japan's oil supply depends on the Middle East. Since March 16, Japan has begun releasing its oil reserves through domestic coordination and cooperation with other countries. Japan has released a total of approximately 50 days' worth of oil and has requested the International Energy Agency to consider coordinating a second release of reserves. Currently, Japan's oil reserves are still sufficient to last 230 days. (Jin10)