In response to the rise in crude oil prices, Prime Minister Kishida will pay close attention to future trends in the crude oil market and the impact on people's lives to the reporters, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and related ministers, and will take necessary measures flexibly. I made it clear that I instructed him.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Gasoline prices are rising as crude oil prices rise. Last week, gasoline prices were 162 yen per liter, the highest level in seven years," said Minister Matsuno. In addition, it was revealed that the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yamagiwa, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko, and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito were instructed to cooperate with the four related ministers.
Specifically, it will be affected by paying close attention to future trends in the crude oil market and its impact on domestic industry and people's lives, and working with the IEA = International Energy Agency to encourage major oil-producing countries to increase production. It is said that it will flexibly implement necessary measures for related industries.
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida said, "I would like the relevant ministers to fully understand the actual situation of what kind of industry and organization is being affected, and then consider specific measures."
The government will hold a ministerial meeting on the afternoon of the 18th to consider how to respond.