일본 정부가 기존 휘발유 보조금에 이어 올여름 전기 및 도시가스 요금 보조금 지급을 검토하고 있다. 이란 갈등으로 인한 에너지 가격 상승 여파로 오는 6월경 요금 인상이 예상되기 때문이다.
일본 정부가 다가오는 여름철 전기 및 도시가스 요금 부담을 완화하기 위한 보조금 지원을 검토 중이다. 이는 휘발유 전국 평균 소매가가 리터당 190엔을 넘어선 지난 3월 시행된 휘발유 보조금 정책의 연장선상에 있다. 최근 원유와 액화천연가스(LNG) 가격 상승으로 인해 전기 및 도시가스 요금이 6월경부터 인상될 것으로 전망된다. 이번 가격 급등은 현재 진행 중인 이란 내 갈등과 연관이 있다. 정부 관계자는 구체적인 지원 규모나 시기에 대해서는 아직 밝히지 않았다.
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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.
Japan will introduce gasoline subsidies as national average retail prices exceed ¥190 per liter amid record highs.
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Japan's government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants to address an energy crunch from the Middle East war. Officials presented the plan to a panel of experts, who approved it, the industry ministry said. The measure allows full operation of older, less efficient coal plants for a year starting in the new fiscal year from April.
The Japanese government is weighing the use of part of its national oil reserves due to supply disruptions from the Iran crisis. Kyodo News reported on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, affecting imports. Officials plan to monitor the situation and possibly coordinate with other countries.
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The ongoing conflict with Iran has halted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global oil and gas prices. This surge is providing short-term gains for producers outside the Persian Gulf region, such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron. Consumers in the US and Europe are facing higher bills as a result.
Tokyo stocks declined for a third consecutive day as tensions escalated in the Middle East over Iran. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned of significant potential impacts on the economy, while the government stated there would be no immediate disruptions to oil supplies.
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HK Electric will cut fuel surcharges for May, marking the second consecutive monthly drop, but has warned of significant rises later this year due to the Middle East conflict. The May fuel clause charge will fall by 4.4 HK cents per kWh to 26 HK cents per kWh.