Overview
- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s nationwide survey for June 1, released June 3, showed regular gasoline at ¥169.50 per liter, up ¥0.30 from the prior week.
- Diesel climbed ¥0.30 to ¥158.80 per liter and an 18‑liter kerosene tank rose ¥2 to ¥2,524, all modest moves after several quiet weeks.
- The government set the fuel subsidy at ¥33.30 per liter for June 4–10 to keep consumer pump prices near ¥170 and limit retail volatility.
- Regional averages still vary: some prefectures saw small declines while Miyagi was reported among the cheapest at about ¥163.20 per liter, showing local prices can diverge from the national mean.
- Small weekly shifts like this can raise household transport costs and push up expenses for diesel‑dependent businesses, so analysts will watch crude and subsidy changes for signs of a broader trend.