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Israel Sees Record August Travel Amid Fuel Price Cuts
Israel recorded a record 1.4 million departures in August, surpassing pre-pandemic levels despite travel disruptions. Concurrently, fuel prices were reduced due to a tax cut, costing the state an estimated 360 million shekels and seen by some as an "election sale."
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What happened
- 01Record 1.4 million departures from Israel in August.
- 02August travel exceeded pre-pandemic summer highs.
- 03Fuel prices reduced by approximately 50 agorot per liter.
- 04Fuel tax cut to cost state treasury 360 million shekels.
- 05Fuel price reduction linked to upcoming elections.
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