JOURNAL ARTICLE

Japan Power Retailers Halt New Industrial Clients on Fuel Risks.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Oda, Shoko 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the temporary suspension by two of Japan's largest power retailers, Tokyo Gas Co. and Eneos Power Corp., of accepting new industrial electricity clients due to uncertainties in fuel markets caused by the Middle East conflict. This suspension affects only industrial users, while household customers continue to be served. The disruption stems from the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global oil and liquefied natural gas, impacting Japan's fossil-fuel-dependent power supply. Similar measures were previously taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in Japan's energy procurement amid geopolitical tensions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192728357
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