Media: Some Asian countries have only weeks of fuel reserves

Fuel reserves in several Asian countries may last only a matter of weeks as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supplies, CNN reported.

In Indonesia, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Wednesday, March 4, that the country’s oil reserves are sufficient for 23 days. He noted that this level is above the country’s usual minimum national reserve standard.

In Australia, gasoline reserves are expected to last for 36 days, while diesel supplies could cover 34 days and aviation fuel 32 days. Authorities say the country currently exceeds its minimum stockpile requirements.

The government of Taiwan said on Wednesday that it does not expect any problems with natural gas supplies until the end of March. Officials also said measures have already been taken to secure the necessary import volumes for April.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Monday that Japan holds oil reserves sufficient for 254 days.

Meanwhile, Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s trade minister and head of the trade negotiation headquarters at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, said that South Korea has oil reserves that could last for 208 days.

By Tamilla Hasanova