The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on the 27th that the national average retail price for one liter of regular gasoline as of the 25th was 174.90 yen, 10 sen higher than the previous week’s survey. Prices have increased for three consecutive weeks. It is said that the subsidy provided by the government to oil distributors has had the effect of reducing the amount by 14.40 yen. Okinawa’s price was 178.90 yen, 60 sen higher than last week.