Overview
- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reported on Monday that the national average retail price for regular gasoline was ¥169.90 per liter, a ¥0.10 rise from the previous week.
- Diesel stayed flat at ¥159.20 per liter and kerosene moved up ¥1 to ¥2,532 for an 18‑liter container, according to the same weekly survey.
- Regional data show differing trends across prefectures, with some Tohoku counties recording larger price moves than the national average.
- Media reports say the government set a subsidy for July 9–15 at ¥2.80 per liter for regular gasoline, a reported figure that should blunt upward pressure on pump prices.
- Drivers can expect small weekly swings going forward because the ministry publishes these retail averages each week and subsidy amounts are adjusted regularly.