A government ministerial meeting was held in response to the rise in crude oil prices, and there are concerns about the impact on people's lives and economic activities. We confirmed that we would like to make sure that the measures for the industry are well known.
In response to the rise in crude oil prices, Prime Minister Kishida instructed the relevant ministers to encourage oil-producing countries to increase production and to take necessary measures flexibly.
Then, on the afternoon of the 18th, a ministerial meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "Domestic petroleum product prices have risen, such as gasoline prices reaching the level for the first time in seven years, affecting people's lives and economic activities. Is concerned. "
On top of that, as an immediate measure, the relevant ministers will share the roles and encourage major oil-producing countries to increase production, and at the same time, make sure that the measures for industries that consume a lot of fuel, such as transportation, agriculture, and fishing, are well known. , Confirmed that we will proceed with grasping the actual situation of the impact on Japan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "We will continue to cooperate with related ministries and agencies, and the government as a whole will respond flexibly so as not to hinder people's lives and industry."