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Trade minister pledges to boost steps against rising kerosene prices

Japan's trade minister says the government will step up its response as kerosene costs climb for households that heat their homes with it; the winter bill is coming.

On air: Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on Best of BBN
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Japan this morning, trade minister Ryosei Akazawa pledged to bolster measures against rising kerosene prices, as the resource-poor country struggles with energy inflation.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentKerosene is how a lot of households heat their homes, so that's a cold bill on a cold night.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo wear a second sweater. I'm told that's a mindset.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMine has been a coat since nineteen ninety-one.

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