METI announcement on lifting designated former supply areas for deemed gas retailers
旧一般ガスみなしガス小売事業者の指定旧供給区域等の指定の解除について
Published: 2026-06-05 · Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Low
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Summary
On 2026-06-05, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced its decision to lift the designations of former supply areas and related designations for former general gas utilities deemed to be gas retailers, effective October 1, 2026. The decision is based on Article 22(2) of the Supplementary Provisions of the Act Partially Amending the Electricity Business Act and Other Acts (Act No. 47 of 2015).
Business Impact
Former general gas utilities deemed to be gas retailers may be affected by the lifting of their former supply-area designations; the supplied text does not identify the specific retailers or areas covered.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese announcement could clarify which retailers and areas are covered and the practical implications of the October 1, 2026 lifting of designations.