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Five Japanese diesel sellers face criminal accusations over price cartel

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( April 17, 2026, 05:29 GMT | Insight) -- The Japanese antitrust watchdog filed a criminal accusation on Friday against five diesel sellers — including East Japan Usami, Eneos Wing and Enex Fleet — for their suspected involvement in a price cartel for diesel fuel sold to logistics companies and other business users. No individuals were accused. The Prosecutor General is expected to indict the companies soon for alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act.The Japanese antitrust watchdog filed a criminal accusation on Friday against five diesel sellers — including East Japan Usami, Eneos Wing and Enex Fleet — for their suspected involvement in a price cartel for diesel fuel sold to logistics companies and other business users. No individuals were accused. The Prosecutor General is expected to indict the companies soon for alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act....

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