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Japan Boosts Fuel Subsidies Amid Tax Cuts to Prevent Gas Queues

11/8/2025

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Japan's industry ministry will temporarily raise gasoline and diesel subsidies starting next week to offset fuel tax cuts.
The gasoline levy will be eliminated by December 31.
The diesel tax will be eliminated by April 1, 2026.
Subsidies of 10 yen per litre will rise to 15 yen on November 13, with increases through December 11.
The government expects the subsidy boost to prevent delays and avoid gas queues.

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Japan's industry ministry will temporarily raise gasoline and diesel subsidies starting next week to offset fuel tax cuts.
The gasoline levy will be eliminated by December 31.
The diesel tax will be eliminated by April 1, 2026.
Subsidies of 10 yen per litre will rise to 15 yen on November 13, with increases through December 11.
The government expects the subsidy boost to prevent delays and avoid gas queues.