Japan’s crude imports in February decline by 13.9%

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Tokyo—Japan imported 18.946 million kilo-liters (4.26 million b/d) of crude in February, down 13.9% from 22.014 million kl in the corresponding month of 2008, the Ministry of Finance said March 25.Japan’s crude price on a CIF basis averaged Yen 25,625/kl ($45.27/barrel) for the month, up 4.1% from Yen 24,604/kl in January, according to preliminary figures released by the ministry.