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fuel subsidies
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics42 days ago
Malaysia to Review Fuel Subsidies for High-Income Earners, Income Threshold Still Undecided
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government has yet to decide whether the subsidy cut-off will apply to the T20, T15, T10 or T5 income groups. The review follows the introduction of the BUDI95 targeted subsidy programme in September 2025 and comes as Malaysia’s fuel bill sur…
The Independentworld43 days ago
Bolivians Switch to Electric Vehicles After Government Ends Fuel Subsidies and Doubles Prices
Simón Huanca, a 53-year-old Indigenous artisan in El Alto, imported a Chinese electric car and installed a home charger after gasoline prices doubled. President Rodrigo Paz ended long-standing fuel subsidies in December, one month after taking office, triggering protests over poo…
winnipegfreepress.comworld45 days ago
Bolivia Protests Enter Third Day Over Agricultural, Education and Labour Demands
Protests in Bolivia reached their third day as the main trade union and transport and education workers demonstrated for policy changes. The actions follow the government's decision to remove a long-standing fuel subsidy, contributing to an ongoing economic crisis. Demonstrations…
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Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
Bolivian Workers Strike for Third Day Over Fuel Prices and Wage Demands
Protests organized by the Bolivian Workers’ Centre union entered a third day in La Paz and other cities as workers demanded higher wages, compensation for vehicle damage and policy changes. The demonstrations follow the government's decision to end a long-standing fuel subsidy am…
france24.compolitics48 days ago
France, Kenya Sign Five-Year Defense Cooperation Agreement
France has signed a new defense cooperation agreement with Kenya, coinciding with the arrival of 800 French soldiers in Mombasa for joint exercises. The deal comes as Kenya prepares to host the Africa-France Summit next week, the first in a non-Francophone African nation since 19…
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Philippine Government to Provide Fuel Subsidies to Public Transport Drivers Starting Next Week
The Philippine government plans to offer fuel subsidies to public transport drivers beginning next week. This initiative aims to mitigate effects from rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The measure targets drivers of jeepneys, buses, and similar veh…
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