Japan warned energy shortages are “becoming increasingly acute” and urged the G7 to prepare to stabilise energy markets. TOKYO: Japan called on the Group of Seven wealthy nations and the International Energy Agency to be ready to take further flexible measures to stabilise energy markets if the Iran war drags on, its industry minister said on Monday (Mar 30). Those actions could include additional coordinated oil stockpile releases at an appropriate time, Ryosei Akazawa told reporters after