According to statistical data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance, Japan imported a total of about 1.53 million barrels of Russian crude oil from May to June, with an average import price of 103 US dollars per barrel. Japan purchased Russian crude oil in multiple batches from May to June. Several mainstream oil companies in Japan — Japan Sun Oil, Idemitsu Kosan, and ENEOS, told reporters that the purpose of purchasing Rosneft is to diversify crude oil supply channels.

According to statistical data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance, Japan imported a total of about 1.53 million barrels of Russian crude oil from May to June, with an average import price of 103 US dollars per barrel. Japan purchased Russian crude oil in multiple batches from May to June. Several mainstream oil companies in Japan — Japan Sun Oil, Idemitsu Kosan, and ENEOS, told reporters that the purpose of purchasing Rosneft is to diversify crude oil supply channels.