Japan ruling parties mull utility subsidies to offset higher bills

Japan ruling parties mull utility subsidies to offset higher bills

Senior members of Japan's ruling parties agree to consider reinstating subsidies to reduce summer electricity and gas bills, as households continue to grapple with the pain of surging prices.

A senior Liberal Democratic Party official revealed that the subsidies for electricity and gas bills that the party is considering as a measure to combat rising prices and the summer heat are expected to last for three months from June to August.