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<loc>https://www.baseoilnews.com/asia/japan/japan-base-oils-demand-rises-april-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Demand extends surge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T08:48:00.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan’s April Base Oils/Lubricants Demand Rises For 7th Month</news:title>
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