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Japanese Government, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Tokyo, Japan
May 26, 2026
Verified: May 26, 2026
"The Japanese government approved $3 billion (513.5 billion yen) in spending to subsidize electricity and gas bills from July to September. The measure aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel import costs caused by the Middle East war. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also announced a separate $19 billion extra budget plan to tackle soaring prices of everyday goods."
Author: Daniel Yergin
This classic work provides a comprehensive history of the global oil industry and explains how geopolitical instability in oil-producing regions directly impacts global energy prices and national economies, which is essential for understanding the current Japanese government's intervention.
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