Weak personal consumption due to adverse weather caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake, typhoons and other factors
First written in FY2017-Q2. 1 of 3 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2025.
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1 other company's latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Kerosene sales volumes also exceeded the previous year's level, as demand for hot water and heating during the winter peak season remained relatively firm.」
Unlike the sluggish kerosene demand seen in previous years due to warm winters and high temperatures, winter demand for hot water and heating was firm, and sales volumes exceeded the previous year's level. - FY2020MaterialisedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, sales in the electricity retail business were firm due to an increase in new contracts. However, sales volumes of core products such as LP gas and kerosene remained weak because of the record-warm winter, while lower selling prices for petroleum products also affected results. Net sales were ¥27,912 million, down 1.5% year on year.」
Record warm winter conditions depressed sales volumes of liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene, and were identified as an actual factor behind the decline in net sales. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Personal consumption showed some weakness due to the effects of the Kumamoto Earthquake and adverse weather caused by a record number of typhoons making landfall.」
It was stated that adverse weather caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake and a record number of typhoons making landfall contributed to weakness in some areas of personal consumption.