Rising Crude Oil Prices Impact Daily Necessities; Costs for Fuel, Electricity, Household Goods All Linked to Petroleum

By Hiroyuki Kume / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
15:09 JST,
March 10, 2026
Crude oil imported by Japan is refined into various fuels and raw materials at domestic refineries, meaning an increase in crude oil prices has the potential to affect a wide range of product prices.
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