The government is thinking carefully about asking people to save energy. This is because there is a problem. The government is helping people pay for gas, but also wants them to use less energy. They will study this issue more.
The government is proceeding with caution regarding requests for energy conservation. This is partly due to perceived inconsistencies between subsidizing gasoline and simultaneously urging reduced energy consumption. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry intends to explore various policy options, mindful of the potential impact on the national economy.
The government is adopting a circumspect approach to soliciting energy conservation measures from businesses and the public, mindful of the potential for incongruity with existing policies such as gasoline subsidies. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is poised to deliberate on a spectrum of policies, encompassing demand-side interventions, while remaining cognizant of the broader macroeconomic ramifications.