Japan may freeze aviation fuel tax increase
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Japan's transport ministry has decided to freeze the proposed aviation fuel tax increase to continue supporting airlines amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Middle East turmoil. This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on the aviation sector during unstable energy market conditions.
The transport ministry has judged that continued tax support for airlines is necessary amid soaring fuel prices reflecting the Middle East turmoil.
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