As energy shortages caused by the situation in Iran become increasingly apparent in Southeast Asia, companies have begun discussing the introduction of a system that would enable priority purchases of petroleum products in an emergency, with the aim of ensuring stable supplies.
Energy shortages caused by the situation in Iran are becoming increasingly apparent in Southeast Asia, and the creation of a system for priority purchases in an emergency is being considered to ensure stable supplies of petroleum products.
Specifically, companies in Southeast Asia would be covered, and discussions are under way on introducing trading rules that would enable priority purchases of petroleum products in an emergency.
The timing of specific applications and further developments has not been determined at this point, but discussions are reportedly under way.