自公じこう “ガソリン価格かかく 5月つき中ちゅうに定額ていがくで10円えん引き下ひきさげ措置そち開始かいしを”

Regarding measures against rising prices, the secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito held a meeting and agreed on a policy to request the government to start measures to reduce the price of gasoline by a fixed amount of 10 yen per liter in May.

LDP Secretary-General Moriyama and Komeito Secretary-General Nishida held a meeting on the morning of the 22nd in Tokyo, with the Diet Affairs Committee Chairmen of both parties also present.

In this context, regarding measures to counteract rising prices, it was agreed to request the government to start measures to reduce the price of gasoline by a flat 10 yen per liter in May and to resume subsidies for electricity and gas charges for the three months from July to September this year, when demand is expected to increase.

In addition, it was confirmed that in addition to the 30,000 yen benefit for low-income households included in last years supplementary budget, support utilizing the Priority Support Local Grants tailored to the local situation will also be steadily implemented.

Furthermore, while assessing the impact of the tariff measures by the Trump administration in the United States, it has been decided to consider economic measures as necessary in the future.

After the meeting, LDPs Diet Affairs Committee Chairman Sakamoto told reporters, We would like to request a reduction of 10 yen per liter in gasoline prices by next month.

The crude oil prices are also falling, so it will result in a significant price reduction, he said.

In addition, regarding economic measures, The anxiety among small and medium-sized enterprises such as parts manufacturers is very high due to tariff measures.

It will probably be the top priority to respond to that, he said.