(2nd LD) Gov't to lower cap on fuel prices, freeze utility rates in H2

Go to Contents Go to Navigation Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK (ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photo; RESTRUCTURES)By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol made the remarks during a meeting with economy-related ministers, noting the cap system will remain in place until consumer prices are fully stabilized.

Details of the adjustment to the cap are expected to be announced later Friday. In mid-March, the government introduced fuel price caps in a bid to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. "The government will adjust the emergency measures currently in place in phases by closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and the South Korean economy," Koo said.

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks during a meeting with economy-related ministers held in Seoul on June 26, 2026. (Yonhap) Koo noted external uncertainties have been gradually easing following the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Washington and Tehran. "However, as uncertainties still remain surrounding follow-up negotiations, burdens on the public, such as high consumer prices, the weak Korean won, high interest rates and slowing employment, continue," Koo said during the meeting.

The finance minister added that the government aims to keep inflation at around 3 percent in the second half. "We will freeze prices of major utilities, such as electricity and gas," Koo said. "The government is making proactive efforts to stabilize and improve people's livelihoods, while making full-fledged efforts to normalize and advance the economy following the war in the Middle East," he added.

The finance ministry said South Korea will also implement discount programs for agricultural and fishery products in July and August, along with measures such as expanding imports of fresh eggs and mackerel. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol (C) speaks during a meeting with economy-related ministers held in Seoul on June 26, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.

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Thanks for your feedback! CLOSE (ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photo; RESTRUCTURES)By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol made the remarks during a meeting with economy-related ministers, noting the cap system will remain in place until consumer prices are fully stabil