The producer price index, which measures the costs of goods traded between companies, rose 2.3% from the previous year to 122.6. Read more
The government’s draft energy plans were not subject to open debate and their outcome shows an insufficient commitment to making the changes needed to tackle climate change. Read more
For the first time since the energy crisis was turbocharged by Russia’s war in Ukraine, Europe risks failing to meet its storage targets for next winter. Read more
Jera Global Institute will aim to follow the example of Shell’s scenarios team, which produces long-term forecasts. Read more
The national average at the pump as of Monday climbed ¥4.8 from a week before to ¥180.6, posting an increase for the seventh straight week. Read more
Until now the industry ministry has subsidized 60% of gasoline costs over ¥168 and under ¥185, but from Thursday the subsidy dropped to 30% for prices in that range. Read more
The government last month presented a draft plan to aim for a 60% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 from 2013 levels. Read more
While electricity demand has been trending downward in Japan, experts have suggested that the decline could be reversed as the nation builds more data centers. Read more
The gas utility is expected to make final investment decisions on some of the envisaged projects as early as 2025. Read more
While offering relief to low-income households, such measures encourage the continued use of the fossil fuels driving climate change. Read more
