Major banks such as the Development Bank of Japan and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which are government-affiliated financial institutions, are making adjustments in the direction of making loans of 400 billion yen in line with "Tokyo Electric Power Holdings", which has suffered a large deficit due to soaring fuel costs. I know it's in progress.

According to people involved, the Development Bank of Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, and Nippon Life Insurance Co. are making adjustments to lend to Tokyo Electric Power Holdings.



The loan is being considered to be implemented as early as April this year, and the total loan amount is expected to reach 400 billion yen.



As procurement costs for LNG (liquefied natural gas and coal), which are fuels for thermal power generation, remain high, TEPCO was unable to sufficiently pass on the rising fuel costs to electricity charges, and the entire group from April to December last year The final loss of 650.9 billion yen was the largest deficit ever.



TEPCO has applied to the government for an average price increase of 29.31% for a rate plan for households with many subscribers called "regulated rate", aiming to improve the cash flow that has become difficult due to borrowing from banks. It can be seen.