Idemitsu cancels refinery closures amid slow EV growth in Japan

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•Idemitsu Kosan planned to close certain oil refineries before reversing the decision.
•The slower growth of electric vehicle sales in Japan has reduced pressure to cut refining capacity.
•The company operates multiple refineries that supply fuel across Japan.
•The decision was announced in February 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Idemitsu sees a renewed surge in EV adoption in Japan the company may revisit refinery closures, affecting fuel supply and employment in refining regions.

Market Exposure

StocksIdemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.Uncertain

The cancellation of refinery closures reflects mixed signals about Japan's energy transition, creating uncertainty about the company's future profitability.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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FINANCENikkei AsiaIdemitsu drops plan to close oil refineries as EVs stall in Japan

Idemitsu Kosan, a major Japanese oil company, has abandoned its plan to close some oil refineries due to slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan. The decision affects the company's refining operations and reflects ongoing demand for traditional fuels. This impacts Japan's energy sector and could influence the pace of energy transition in the country.