The retail price of regular gasoline this week fell for the first time in three weeks, averaging 158.2 yen per liter nationwide.
However, the 158 yen level has been at a high level for 7 consecutive weeks.
According to the Petroleum Information Center, which is commissioned by the government to investigate gasoline prices, the retail price of regular gasoline as of the 23rd was 158.2 yen per liter on average nationwide.
Although the price has dropped by 0.4 yen from last week, it has been in the 158 yen range for 7 consecutive weeks, and the price remains at a high level.
International crude oil prices, which are reflected in gasoline prices, are declining due to the global re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection, but the group that conducted the survey said, "How much is the impact of the spread of infection?" There are many things we don't know at this point, such as whether it will come out, so it is difficult to predict the future of the price. "