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supply

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Oil prices fall to pre-war levels as Middle East supply rises

Oil prices fell to their lowest since before the war with Iran, as rising Middle East supply outweighed demand fears. Brent crude dropped 1.44% to $72.68, while WTI fell 1.08% to $69.58 per barrel.

Jun 25, 2026

Society

Japan Government Admits Overestimating Rice Supply Led to Crisis

On May 26, the Japanese government admitted that overestimating domestic rice supply and delays in releasing emergency reserves were main causes of the recent rice crisis. Authorities miscalculated market rice availability, leading to tightened supply and higher prices.

May 29, 2026