Tokyo Gas raises household basic fees for the first time in 46 years.

On April 27, it was reported that Tokyo Gas Corporation will raise its basic fees for the first time in nearly half a century to address rising costs and declining consumption. The company stated in a notice that starting in October, the monthly bill for a standard household will increase by about 2.6%. According to a company spokesperson, this is the first increase in the fixed portion of the bill since 1980. The spokesperson stated that the increase reflects rising maintenance costs for services including call centers and information systems, as well as investments made to ensure the safety of gas-related equipment.