Govt 'sleepwalking into major problem' over excise cuts
The industry body representing the liquid fuel sector has expressed concern that the Government is "sleepwalking into a major problem" with the unwinding of fuel price subsidies.
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The industry body representing the liquid fuel sector has expressed concern that the Government is "sleepwalking into a major problem" with the unwinding of fuel price subsidies.
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