Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions from reporters regarding the release of oil stockpiles at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026. Japan will release strategic oil reserves as early as March 15, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, a unilateral move by the import-dependent Asian economy to ease concerns over rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP via Getty Images) / Japan OUT