Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)--Electricity bills are expected to rise at nine of Japan's 10 major power utilities in June, driven by rising crude oil prices amid the tense situation in the Middle East. Monthly bills for an average household will rise by up to 91 yen, according

The Japanese government has approved US$3 billion in spending to help households pay their electricity and gas bills as utility costs rise due to the Middle East war.

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)--Electricity bills are expected to rise at nine of Japan's 10 major power utilities in June, driven by rising crude oil prices amid the tense situation…