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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East

KSAT San Antonio By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Oct 20, 2026 · 11:30 PM 2 min read 1 views 0 comments

Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East — Image: KSAT San Antonio

Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring.

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