Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura expressed his intention to broadly consider measures to reduce the burden on businesses that use a large amount of electricity and users of LP gas, taking into account the opinions of the ruling parties, etc. I was.
As prices continue to rise, the government plans to decide on additional measures by the end of this month, but the ruling party is responding to soaring energy prices by restricting businesses that sign contracts called "special high voltage" that use a lot of electricity. and to reduce the burden on LP gas users.
Regarding this, Minister Nishimura said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 14th, ``In addition to the opinions of the ruling party, the instructions of Prime Minister Kishida, and various opinions in the Diet, we are listening to various voices from each region and industry. ”, He indicated that he would consider a wide range of necessary additional measures.
In addition, when asked about the need to support users of "extra-high voltage", which are mostly large companies, he replied, "It is true that there are earnest voices, and the electricity bill is a huge burden. I hear voices saying, "I'm struggling with how to respond, but I want to narrow down my wisdom a little more."