KAUSHE Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), which operates the shopping app "KAUSHE," conducted a survey on "Summer Electricity/Gas Bills and Household Budget Management" targeting 1,354 KAUSHE users. Starting July 1, 2026, the government's "Electricity and Gas Bill Support" will be implemented, expected to reduce the burden by approximately 5,000 yen over three months for a standard household. This survey revealed people's actual feelings and their strategies for managing household budgets, taking such support into account. 88% feel a "burden" from summer electricity/gas bills, even with government support 94.1% feel "anxious" about this summer's electricity/gas bills 73.8% refrain from using air conditioning due to concerns about electricity costs "Eating out" is the top expense to cut for savings at 57.9%. "Food expenses" also at 39.0% 40.8% respond that they "refrain from cooking that uses fire" during hot weather About 80% utilize apps/services for savings. "Point-earning apps" are most popular at 55.6% Regarding the burden of summer electricity and gas bills at home, taking into account the government's support measures starting from the July usage (approximately 5,000 yen reduction over three months), 42.6% answered "feel a great burden" and 45.4% answered "feel somewhat burdened," totaling 88% who "feel a burden." Even with the start of support measures, the results show that about 90% feel a burden. Amidst continued price increases, it appears that many consumers still feel the burden even with some relief from subsidies. When asked about this summer's electricity and gas bills, 56.5% answered "very anxious" and 37.6% answered "somewhat anxious," totaling 94.1% who are "anxious." Only 5.9% answered "not anxious." More than half answered "very anxious," indicating strong caution spreading before the height of summer. When asked "Do you sometimes refrain from using air conditioning due to concerns about electricity costs?", 23.4% answered "often" and 50.4%