JFTC cautions purchasers over petroleum-related price negotiations
( September 11, 2026, 03:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission said it has sent cautionary letters to purchasers that reported keeping transaction prices unchanged despite suppliers' requests for negotiations, following an emergency survey on price pass-through for petroleum-related products. The disclosure was part of materials presented Thursday at a Cabinet Secretariat working-group meeting on strengthening small and midsize businesses and promoting wage increases, during which the commission presented its efforts to promote price pass-through and fair business transactions.Statement is attached (in Japanese)....
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