European countries and Japan: ready to help on Hormuz, stabilise energy markets

Leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement saying they will take steps to stabilise energy markets and are prepared to join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement is a diplomatic signal that could help reduce supply-risk premia in oil and shipping routes, potentially easing near-term volatility in energy prices if followed by concrete actions.

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Leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement saying they will take steps to stabilise energy markets and are prepared to join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement is a diplomatic signal that could help reduce supply-risk premia in oil and shipping routes, potentially easing near-term volatility in energy prices if followed by concrete actions.