Key Facts
• On August 1, 2025, seven opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party, submitted a bill to abolish the gasoline provisional tax rate.
• The proposed abolition date is November 1, 2025.
• The bill suggests gradually expanding government gasoline subsidies to prevent market disruptions caused by sudden price changes.
• Discussions between ruling and opposition parties on financial resources and other issues began on August 1, 2025.
• Both sides aim to finalize the abolition by the end of 2025.
Summary
Seven opposition parties in Japan, including the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party, have jointly submitted a bill to abolish the gasoline provisional tax rate by November 1, 2025. The proposal includes measures to expand government subsidies to mitigate potential market disruptions from price fluctuations. Discussions between ruling and opposition parties on related issues, such as financial resources, are ongoing, with a shared goal of implementing the abolition by the end of 2025.
