Futility Watch part 318790234.617 (out of ∞)
Well, it's a new month, and gas prices have gone up again. ¥157 a liter. That translates to about $5.32 a gallon.
Multiple readers (okay, two readers: Scott and Doug) have pointed out to me that it is in fact worse in Europe. Fair enough.... So, all you Americans be happy you're not driving in Japan, while I'll be happy I'm not driving in Europe. (^_^)
Actually, it's one of the aftereffects of the rise in petroleum prices that REALLY has Japanese people worried. Because the cost of ingredients has gone up, and the cost making aluminum cans has also risen, for the first time in a while the price of beer has gone up! Asahi Breweries was the first to announce the new prices, and other Japanese breweries have followed suit.
Not that this affects me at all. I've still got gift/free sample alcohol in the fridge.
Labels: annoyances
posted by Rob @ 12/10/2007 08:59:00 AM
2 Comments:
Hey Rob-
Saw your comment on Miklos' blog...
Rising Beer Prices! Oh the humanity!
How's life in Japan these days? I'm missing it, although at least beer is pretty cheap here in the states, so I can drown my sorrows.
Blowin' down the backroads, headin' south-
www.bigbonkura.com
Scott
I'll start screaming when they raise the price of postage and Big Mac's!
Gas here currently $2.95-$3.06, at least you have a lot of public transportation there.
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