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2026-05-25 13:24:28
[Japanese Government Claims "No Problem with Naphtha Supply," Poll Shows Over 60% Disagree] According to Japanese media reports on the 24th, a nationwide public opinion poll conducted by the Yomiuri Shimbun from the 22nd to the 24th showed that 64% of respondents "cannot accept" the Japanese government's claim that "there is no problem with the supply of naphtha refined from crude oil." Even among those who support the cabinet, 57% expressed "disapproval" of the government's statement. Naphtha is a derivative of crude oil refining and is widely used in materials such as plastics, insulating foams, adhesives, synthetic fibers, medical supplies like syringes, and printing ink solvents. Japan is highly dependent on imports of crude oil and naphtha from the Middle East. Due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, many industries in Japan, including construction, food processing, and daily necessities manufacturing, have already felt the impact of naphtha shortages. (CCTV)
