Japan's Finance Minister Satuki Katayama Plans 11-Day Transition Budget with Gasoline Subsidies

Japan's Finance Minister Satuki Katayama has announced plans to draft an 11-day transition budget. According to Jin10, the budget will allocate 800 billion yen from reserve funds to provide subsidies for gasoline. This move aims to address the rising fuel costs and support consumers during the transition period. The decision reflects Japan's ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy and mitigate the impact of fluctuating energy prices.