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Electricity rates for October 2026 usage set to hit record highs at Japan’s 10 major utilities
The Japan Times reports that standard household rates will rise by ¥835 to ¥1,578 from September as a government subsidy ends.
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The Japan Times reports that electricity rates for October 2026 usage will reach record highs at all 10 major Japanese utilities. Standard household rates will rise by ¥835 to ¥1,578 from September as a government subsidy ends, while energy prices remain elevated amid turmoil in the Middle East.
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