TOKYO -- Japan has slashed its reliance on Russian coal as power companies and other buyers have sought different sources for the fuel, such as Indonesia and South Africa.
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Indonesia is emerging as a major supplier of coal as Japanese companies move to reduce or end purchasing from Russia. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Japan has slashed its reliance on Russian coal as power companies and other buyers have sought different sources for the fuel, such as Indonesia and South Africa.