Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil: media
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-27 12:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Energy, Media, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO — Japan's government is set to announce plans on Friday to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, media reported.
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