Key Facts
• As of August 12, regular gasoline in Yamagata costs 182.6 yen per liter.
• This marks a 2-yen increase compared to the previous week.
• The price rise is the first in two weeks.
• Yamagata’s gasoline price is 7.7 yen higher than the national average of 174.9 yen.
• It ranks as the fourth highest gasoline price in Japan.
• High-octane gasoline increased by 2 yen to 193.6 yen per liter.
• Diesel rose by 2.3 yen to 165.2 yen per liter.
• Kerosene prices climbed by 37 yen to 2,143 yen for 18 liters.
• The rise is attributed to U.S. tariff measures disrupting Russian crude oil supply.
• Experts predict slight price decreases as crude oil prices decline.
Summary
Gasoline prices in Yamagata Prefecture have risen for the first time in two weeks, with regular gasoline now averaging 182.6 yen per liter, a 2-yen increase from the previous week. This price is 7.7 yen higher than the national average and ranks as the fourth highest in Japan. Other fuel types, including high-octane gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, also saw price increases. The rise is linked to U.S. tariff measures affecting Russian crude oil supply. However, experts anticipate slight price reductions as crude oil prices are expected to decline.
