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China unveils fuel tax hikes on more oil products

China explained more on fuel consumption taxes hikes Friday after revealing a seven- to eight-fold increase on gasoline and diesel products a day earlier, part of a reform of fuel taxation and pricing approved along with slashing retail fuel prices. ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Dec 19 2008

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