Prime Minister Kishida visited the Toyosu market in Tokyo, exchanged opinions with the managers of a fisheries wholesale company, and then gave reporters a detailed understanding of the impact of the situation in Ukraine on fuel costs and raw material costs. , Showed the idea of considering further measures.
Prime Minister Kishida visited the Toyosu Market in Koto Ward, Tokyo on the morning of the 10th, visited a souvenir shop for processed marine products, and then exchanged opinions with fisheries wholesalers and sushi shop owners in a wheelchair.
Attendees expressed anxiety that in addition to sluggish demand due to the new corona, soaring fuel costs and raw material costs due to the situation in Ukraine could put pressure on management.
After this, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters, "The food-related industry has been struggling due to the double punch of the new corona and the situation in Ukraine. Especially considering that the situation in Ukraine is uncertain and will be prolonged. It is important to understand the actual situation in more detail. "
After that, he said, "We will continue to prepare additional measures while assessing the effects of the current measures against soaring raw material costs. The future situation is unpredictable, so be tense while grasping the situation. We will respond, "he said, and expressed his intention to consider further measures in addition to a series of measures in response to the soaring crude oil prices.