NEW YORK – For Japanese households, the coming winter may be even more bitter than usual.
An export ban by South Korea, stemming from disputes over World War II-related issues, could cause shortages and price spikes for kerosene, Bloomberg News has reported. That’s a serious threat because about 61 percent of Japan’s winter domestic heating is provided by kerosene heaters, which provide instant (if sometimes stinky) heat at the touch of a button.
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