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Japan and China gasoline price trends

Overview

In early August 2026 Japan’s average regular‑gasoline price steadied at ¥170.10 per litre, halting a three‑week rise. Prices varied by prefecture, with Okinawa at ¥178.90 per litre and Miyagi at ¥163.70. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry noted that 18 prefectures saw increases, four were flat and 21 recorded declines. Okinawa officials warned that the scheduled end of a gasoline tax reduction in May 2027 will cost households ¥9.6 per litre on the islands and ¥2.5 per litre on the main islands, amounting to a ¥38.66 billion hit.

The Japanese government is preparing to discuss a modest increase in the gasoline subsidy to about ¥175 per litre in September, up from the current ¥170 level, as part of a broader debate on fuel taxes and long‑term fiscal planning.

In China, the National Development and Reform Commission implemented the tenth retail‑price‑cap increase of the year on 31 July, raising gasoline caps by 685 yuan per tonne and diesel caps by 655 yuan per tonne. This translates to an average rise of roughly 0.54 yuan per litre for gasoline and 0.56 yuan per litre for diesel, driven by higher global crude prices linked to ongoing Middle‑East tensions.

Both nations continue to grapple with upward pressure on fuel costs and are adjusting subsidies or price caps to mitigate household and industry impacts.

Entities

Japan · China · Okinawa Prefecture · Japanese households · National Development and Reform Commission

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Japan gasoline prices pause rise as tax break ends, hit Okinawa households

    Japan's average gasoline price held steady at ¥170.10 per litre, ending a three‑week rise, while Okinawa forecasts the 2027 end of a tax cut will cost households and industry about ¥38.6 billion.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China raises gasoline and diesel price caps amid Middle East tensions

    China’s NDRC raised gasoline and diesel price caps on 31 July, the tenth increase this year, adding about 27 yuan to a full 50‑L tank as global crude prices rise amid Middle‑East conflict.

  3. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    China raises gasoline prices as Japan records nationwide fuel price hikes

    China will raise gasoline and diesel prices on July 31, 2026, while Japan's average gasoline price rose to 170.10 yen per litre on July 29, reflecting regional fuel cost hikes.

  4. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Japan to raise gasoline subsidy to about ¥175 per litre

    Japan plans to boost its gasoline subsidy to about ¥175 per litre in September, aiming to ease driver costs amid rising fuel prices.

Sources

cn.dailyeconomic.com · cryptobriefing.com · epochtimes.com · fukuishimbun.co.jp · ithome.com · jikayosha.jp · med.unhas.ac.id · noticiasnippon.jp · okinawatimes.co.jp · xatakahome.com

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