日本政府は、全国平均小売ガソリン価格が1リットルあたり190円を超える記録的高水準となったことを受け、ガソリン補助金を導入する。
日本時事通信によると、日本は記録的な高騰を記録したガソリン価格に対応し、ガソリン補助金を展開する。全国平均小売価格は1リットルあたり190円を超えたという。記事のキーワードには、エネルギー、石油、イラン、中東、日本、赤沢亮正が含まれる。2026年3月18日に公開されたこの報道は、消費者負担を軽減するための政府措置を強調している。価格上昇の背景には中東情勢が関連している可能性が示唆されているが、詳細は明らかになっていない。
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Gasoline prices reached their highest level since the start of the Middle East conflict on Wednesday, May 6. The average price of super unleaded 95 stood at 2.03 euros per liter. The increase stems from the war and the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japanese government is considering subsidies for electricity and city gas this summer, following its earlier gasoline subsidies. Rising energy prices tied to the Iran conflict are expected to push fees higher around June.
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Gasoline and diesel prices rose moderately in South Korea on Sunday as the government considers adopting a price cap system amid concerns over rising energy prices due to the escalating Middle East conflict. According to the Korea National Oil Corp., the nationwide average gasoline price reached 1,893.3 won ($1.27) per liter, up 3.9 won from the previous day, while diesel increased 4.8 won to 1,915.4 won per liter.
The Automatic Fuel Pricing Committee raised prices for all fuel categories by 15 to 22 percent at 3 a.m. on Tuesday. This sudden mid-week decision breaks the normal quarterly review pattern, with increases typically issued at the week's end. It followed a meeting where Prime Minister Mostafa Madbuly discussed options with ministers, including Petroleum Minister Karim Badawy, to address a potential energy crisis if the US-Israeli war on Iran persists.
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Prolonged disruption to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz has reduced naphtha availability, a key ingredient for plastic packaging. This is set to drive up food prices in Japan. The Japan Times reports.
Oil firms confirmed price rollbacks effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, matching Department of Energy projections: diesel down P20.89 to P23 per liter, gasoline P4.43 to P4.50, and kerosene P8.50. The cuts end surges of over P100 on diesel since late February's Middle East crisis. President Marcos suspended excise taxes on LPG and kerosene, while a jeepney subsidy launches.
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Hong Kong authorities have been urged to review the pricing mechanism for local fuel supplies after petrol retailers were accused of swiftly raising prices as conflict erupted in the Middle East, even though the city had not yet exhausted its weeks-long stockpile. Global fuel prices have soared since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out, disrupting traffic along the Strait of Hormuz – the key waterway that handles about 20 per cent of the world’s oil shipments. The Hong Kong, China Automobile Association criticised what it described as “unfair” price increases for fuel in the city, arguing that the petrol currently on sale would have been bought before the outbreak of the conflict.