More than 70% of Japanese people are worried about a gasoline shortage.

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12/04/2026
According to a report from the Russian satellite agency on April 11, due to the crisis in the Middle East, more than 70% of Japanese people are worried that gasoline and petroleum products may be in short supply. This is the latest public opinion survey data released by Japan's TBS News. The survey showed that 74% of Japanese people are worried that gasoline and petroleum products may be in short supply, with 25% of respondents saying they are "very worried" and 49% saying they are "somewhat worried". Only 26% of respondents do not feel worried. The survey was conducted on April 4th and 5th through random telephone sampling on computers, with a total of 1026 people aged 18 and older participating. Due to the actual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fuel prices in many countries around the world are rising.