Had the Saudis decided to reduce output, Japan would have suffered the double blow of increased oil prices and a sudden sharp depreciation of the yen. That would have exposed Abe’s government to widespread criticism, particularly in automotive industry hubs.
要是沙特决定减产，日本将受到油价上涨和日元突发急剧贬值的双重打击。这将让安倍政府饱受批评，特别是汽车行业的批评。