Gasoline price drop Oil price fall due to concern about economic slowdown due to new type pneumonia February 13 15:59
The retail price of regular gasoline this week was 150 yen per liter nationwide, falling for the third consecutive week. Crude oil prices are falling due to concerns about a slowing global economy due to the spread of the new coronavirus
According to the Petroleum Information Center, which is studying gasoline prices on behalf of the government, the retail price of regular gasoline as of this month was 150 yen, 1.2 yen lower than last week on a national average per liter. Gas prices have fallen for three consecutive weeks.
This is because oil prices have fallen due to concerns that the global economy will slow down due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
Regarding future prospects, the Petroleum Information Center said, `` The price of gasoline is expected to continue falling next week due to the situation of crude oil prices, but it is difficult to predict the future, and it is necessary to carefully watch the situation of the spread of the new coronavirus etc. There is. "