The , is part of the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
The or METI, is a ministry of the Government of Japan. It was created by the 2001 Central Government Reform when the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) merged with agencies from other ministries related to economic activities ...
(METI). It is responsible for
Japan's policies regarding energy and natural resources. Established in 1973, the
1973 oil crisis became the agency's first challenge. The rising price of
fuel oil, and a lack of indigenous supplies, led the agency to promote independent energy development and supply source diversification, in addition to the increased stockpiling of oil supplies. The agency leads Asian countries in energy-saving efforts.
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Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
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Economy of Japan