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About the "Electricity and Gas Fee Burden Reduction Support Project"
2026-01-19
About the "Electricity and Gas Fee Burden Reduction Support Project"
In response to the "Measures to Mitigate the Sharp Decline in Electricity and Gas Prices" (hereinafter referred to as "the Project") implemented by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we will implement the following measures for all of our customers.
[Outline of the electricity and gas fee burden reduction support project]
On November 21, 2025, the Cabinet approved comprehensive economic measures to achieve a "strong economy."
This economic package states that "measures to combat current price hikes will be implemented as a top priority as a 'security for daily life' to protect people's lives and workplaces from rising prices." One of the specific measures is as follows:
In order to support people facing difficult circumstances due to rising prices, it has been decided that electricity and gas bills will be subsidized from January to March during the harsh winter months.
This economic package states that "measures to combat current price hikes will be implemented as a top priority as a 'security for daily life' to protect people's lives and workplaces from rising prices." One of the specific measures is as follows:
In order to support people facing difficult circumstances due to rising prices, it has been decided that electricity and gas bills will be subsidized from January to March during the harsh winter months.
【unit price】
・Low voltage 4.5 yen/kWh (used in January 2026 and February)
・Low voltage 1.5 yen/kWh (for use in March 2026)
[Applicable period]
February 2026 meter reading (January usage) to April 2026 meter reading (March usage)
*Invoice will show the amount after discount.
For inquiries about this project, please visit the special website of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, or contact the office by phone.
Electricity and Gas Price Change Mitigation Measures Office
Contact point for consumers (toll-free number)
0120-013-305
All day from 9:00 to 17:00