As energy and food prices continue to soar, the government decided to keep the selling price of imported wheat unchanged for the time being. was instructed to consider specific measures.
This is the first time in 14 years that we have taken price restraint measures.
Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government opened the "Prices, Wages and Livelihood Comprehensive Countermeasures Headquarters" at the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 15th, while energy and food prices continued to soar.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida said that if the current situation continues, the price of imported wheat is expected to rise by about 20% from October onwards, reflecting soaring international prices. I instructed the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to immediately consider concrete measures to keep the selling price unchanged for the time being.
This is the first time in 14 years that we have taken price restraint measures.
In addition, he instructed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to take specific measures to curb rising fuel prices, such as gasoline, and instructed the Cabinet Office to develop meticulous support measures according to the actual situation of the region. , instructed to increase the temporary subsidy for regional revitalization from the current 1 trillion yen.
He also indicated that he intends to compile these additional measures at the task force by early September.
At the end of the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Rising prices of products such as bread and noodles are a serious concern. The economy is a living organism, and we will take bold measures in a seamless manner, depending on the situation, without being bound by precedents. Rising prices will cause the public It is important to continue raising wages as wages are having a major impact on people's lives.I would like to strengthen measures to pass on costs to subcontractors and small and medium-sized enterprises to eliminate the burden."
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura "I want to work together with the government to reduce the burden"
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura responded to the press corps' interview at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry after the "Price, Wages and Livelihood Comprehensive Countermeasures Headquarters", and Prime Minister Kishida announced measures to reduce the burden of fuel prices such as gasoline from October onwards. He said that he was instructed to embody the
On top of that, Minister Nishimura said about the subsidies that are being paid to oil wholesalers until September this year in order to curb the rise in prices of gasoline, etc. I would like to conduct a thorough inspection and quickly consider what kind of measures should be taken. I would like the government to work together to reduce the burden." showed.
State Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nonaka "I want to consider it as soon as possible"
State Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nonaka, who attended the government's "Prices, Wages and Livelihood Comprehensive Countermeasures Headquarters", told reporters, "Regarding measures against soaring food prices, the price of imported wheat may rise, so The prime minister has instructed us to keep the selling price unchanged from May onwards, and we have also instructed the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to consider this as soon as possible, as we have also been instructed to curb price increases involving feed and other items."