The retail price of regular gasoline was 167.6 yen per liter as of the 6th of this month, down 0.5 yen from last week.
According to the Petroleum Information Center, which is commissioned by the government to investigate gasoline prices, crude oil prices rose against the backdrop of expectations for an economic recovery in China, but due to the effects of government subsidies, the price fell for the first time in two weeks. Price drop.
From the 9th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will provide a subsidy of 15.5 yen per liter for wholesale gas stations in various places.
Regarding the outlook for the future, the Japan Petroleum Information Center said, "Crude oil prices are rising, but because the increase is being compensated for by subsidies, gasoline prices are likely to remain flat for the time being." increase.