Rising prices may affect Hidaka City administration not only through higher food and electricity costs, but also through higher service prices. Hidaka City Council Member Yokoo Takafumi (ヨコオ貴文) discusses the potential effects on city administration in light of the 3.7% rise in the service price index.
Discussion of rising prices has so far focused on goods such as food and gasoline, but prices have recently also been rising in the services sector. This trend could spread to Hidaka City government operations.
The data showing a 3.7% rise in the service price index suggests concerns that this could affect fiscal management and how administrative services are provided.
Against this backdrop, Hidaka City Council Member Yokoo Takafumi (ヨコオ貴文) is said to have expressed views on the challenges facing the administration and the direction of its response. Reports on the specific scope of the impact and potential measures are awaited.