Business · Energy & Commodities · 1 day ago
Kerosene prices rise 20% in a month, raising concern ahead of winter
Kerosene, used for heating in winter, has become about 20% more expensive in Japan in one month.
The increase comes as international prices for oil products rise.
With the main winter demand season approaching, sellers and fuel stations are moving to secure supplies.
The higher costs are affecting households and agriculture.
In Niigata, a flower grower said some nearby farmers have stopped producing tulips this year.
Tulip greenhouses need heating into early spring, adding to the strain from higher kerosene prices.
Sellers are trying to build up their stocks before demand grows.
Kerosene prices have risen 20% in a month ahead of the winter heating season.
The article attributes the increase to a surge in international petroleum product prices.
With peak demand approaching, suppliers and gas stations are moving quickly to secure inventory amid supply concerns.
Higher costs are affecting agriculture, including tulip production in Niigata Prefecture.
A flower grower said some farms nearby had stopped producing tulips this year.
- Who
- Kerosene buyers, suppliers and gas stations are affected; agricultural producers are also facing higher costs.
- What
- Kerosene prices rose 20% in a month, prompting suppliers and gas stations to secure inventory.
- When
- The article was published on October 10, 2026, ahead of winter.
- Where
- Japan; the article highlights tulip production in Niigata Prefecture.
- Why
- International petroleum product prices have surged, while supply concerns are growing ahead of peak demand.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Some farms nearby have stopped producing tulips this year.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Price rise
- 20% in one month
- Publication date
- October 10, 2026
- Affected crop
- Tulips in Niigata Prefecture
- Inventory response
- Suppliers and gas stations are moving to secure stocks
Sources
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