Overview
- The proposal would cover January to March usage with larger aid in January and February, each expected to exceed ¥2,000.
- Total relief under discussion is roughly double the summer program that cut household bills by about ¥1,000 per month.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told the Diet she intends to increase the winter support compared with previous measures.
- The measure targets electricity and gas bills to ease heating costs during the coldest months.
- Exact payment amounts and the rollout mechanism are still being negotiated across government bodies.