Result from Jiji Press poll conducted September 12–15 found that more than 70% of respondents favor tax cuts as the best way to counter rising prices. The most popular option was a consumption tax cut (45.8%), followed by income and residential tax cuts (28.0%). Cash handout drew only 15.4% support, while just 4.5% said no measures were needed.
Among Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) supporters, 37.4% backed a consumption tax cut, 27.3% income/residential tax cuts, and 20.2% cash handout.
Nearly in all parties except the Democratic Party for the People, a consumption tax cut was the top choice.
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