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Energy Buyers Warn of Weak Yen Threat – Japan Times

While oil prices have slipped from the highs seen earlier from Russia’s war in Ukraine, a weakening yen is likely to keep upward pressure on imported fuel costs


Japan firms stay in Russia
Less than 3% of 168 Japanese companies have exited Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Reuters

 

Japan’s energy importers are warning that the tumbling yen is exacerbating a surge in fuel costs, and may weigh on their bottom line and boost prices for consumers.

While oil prices have slipped from the highs seen earlier from Russia’s war in Ukraine, the sharp weakening in the yen is likely to keep upward pressure on imported fuel costs.

Read the full report: The Japan Times

 

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George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.