Netanyahu Announces Fuel Price Cut, Cites Economic Strength
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- Fuel prices to decrease by 0.5 shekels per liter starting Sunday night.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu cited global price increases as context for the cut.
- Netanyahu also discussed low electricity prices, linking them to gas development.
- He praised Israel's economy for breaking records.
- The government aims to manage the economy responsibly.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he had reached an agreement with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to reduce the price of fuel by half a shekel per liter, effective immediately on Sunday night. Netanyahu stated, "While fuel prices are soaring around the world, we are ensuring they do not skyrocket in Israel." He also addressed electricity prices, noting that they remain among the lowest in the West due to the government's commitment to developing gas reserves and fostering competition in electricity production. The Prime Minister concluded by asserting that Israel's economy is breaking records and pledged to continue managing it responsibly.
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