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Beijing hikes prices for gas, diesel oil

Beijingers are paying more for gas and diesel oil Tuesday. As of midnight, prices were up eight percent. &$ &$A staff member changes the price tags of gas at a gas station in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2008. The price of gasoline... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Tue, Oct 07 2008

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