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¥2.5 Trillion Allocated for 'Reserve Fund to Respond to the Middle East Situation, etc.'—FY2026 Supplementary Budget Enters Deliberation
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The government's FY2026 (Reiwa 8) supplementary budget bill, totaling ¥3.1135 trillion in the general account, entered deliberation in the Diet. In preparation for rising energy prices stemming from the worsening situation in the Middle East, ¥2.5 trillion was allocated to a 'Reserve Fund to Respond to the Middle East Situation, etc.' A topic for learning about public finance and the role of the Diet.
Explanation
The government's FY2026 (Reiwa 8) supplementary budget bill, totaling ¥3.1135 trillion in the general account, entered deliberation in the Diet. In preparation for rising energy prices stemming from the worsening situation in the Middle East, ¥2.5 trillion was allocated to a 'Reserve Fund to Respond to the Middle East Situation, etc.' A topic for learning about public finance and the role of the Diet.
Source: www.jiji.com