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Japan gasoline subsidy policy

Overview

The Japanese government has committed to continuing fuel subsidies to cap regular gasoline prices at approximately 170 yen per liter. Prime Minister Takaichi initiated this policy to “protect the lives and livelihoods of the people” amid uncertain oil price forecasts and instability in the Middle East.

Following this announcement, the cabinet approved the allocation of 616 billion yen from 2026 reserve funds to support gasoline, diesel, and heavy oil. The expanded measures include 2.4 billion yen for taxi operators using LP gas and a revised aviation fuel strategy. This new strategy increases subsidies for domestic flights from 40% to 80% of the gasoline equivalent while ending support for international flights. Officials stated they will continue to monitor Middle East developments to determine future support levels and potential exit strategies.

Entities

Sanae Takaichi · Minoru Kihara · Japanese Government · Prime Minister Takaichi · Ryosei Akazawa

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Japan to allocate 616 billion yen to maintain gasoline subsidies
Japan will use 616 billion yen in reserve funds to subsidize fuel, aiming to keep gasoline prices around 170 yen per liter amid Middle East instability.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Japan to continue gasoline subsidies to cap prices at 170 yen
Prime Minister Takaichi announced that Japan will continue gasoline subsidies to keep average prices around 170 yen per liter, citing Middle East instability and the need to protect economic activity.

Sources

bitcoinethereumnews.com · dxmagazine.jp · fnn.jp · hokkoku.co.jp · insideretail.asia · japantimes.co.jp · jugem.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · response.jp · team-mho.com · toray.co.jp