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Special measures to address difficulty paying electricity and gas charges

In 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requested to electric and gas companies to take flexible measures- such as postponing payment of charges for both households and companies facing difficulties in paying electricity and gas bills due to effects of the…

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Country / jurisdiction: Japan · Year: 2020 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

In 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requested to electric and gas companies to take flexible measures- such as postponing payment of charges for both households and companies facing difficulties in paying electricity and gas bills due to effects of the COVID-19 crisis.

These special measures were extended on 25 February 2022, in answer to the global energy price crisis.

Official source: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2020/04/20200407006/20200407006.html

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