In response to soaring prices, Prime Minister Kishida announced on the 9th that he will decide on additional measures, such as providing a new 50,000 yen per household for households exempt from inhabitant tax. .
In addition, he indicated his intention to consider formulating a supplementary budget for this fiscal year after compiling comprehensive economic measures by the end of next month.
In an interview with reporters on the evening of the 8th, Prime Minister Kishida said, "The high prices are having a major impact on the lives of consumers and the management of businesses, and we will take seamless measures with a sense of urgency." On the 9th, he announced additional measures to be decided by the government's task force.
Specifically, in order to support people who are having trouble living due to rising prices of electricity, gas, food, etc., we will provide a new 50,000 yen per household for households exempt from resident tax. .
In addition, in order to reduce the burden of fuel prices, subsidies provided to oil wholesalers will continue until the end of the year. Our policy is to keep it at the same level.
In addition, in order to provide support according to the actual situation of the region, it plans to increase the provisional subsidy for regional revitalization by 600 billion yen, and together with these measures and measures against the new coronavirus, 3 trillion yen will be used from the reserve fund of this fiscal year's budget. I'm planning on spending more than that.
In addition, regarding the new comprehensive economic measures, he said, "While responding to changes in the economic situation such as soaring prices, we will move forward with 'new capitalism' and compile measures to ensure the safety and security of the people by the end of October." I was.
He also clarified his intention to consider formulating a supplementary budget for this fiscal year based on the content of the new comprehensive economic measures.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he plans to establish a new panel of experts to drastically strengthen defense capabilities, and hold the first meeting later this month.