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Israel's Finance Ministry Backs 0.5 Shekel Fuel Discount Amid Record Prices
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By Гад Лиор, Ynet
First reported by Ynetnews · 1 day ago
What happened
Israel's Ministry of Finance has approved a temporary 0.5 shekel per liter discount on gasoline, effective until October 2026, to combat record-high prices. The decision awaits approval from the government's legal advisor, with potential costs of 155 million shekels monthly.
- 01Finance Ministry backs 0.5 shekel per liter gasoline discount until October 2026.
- 02Discount aims to address record-high fuel prices reaching 8.25 shekels per liter.
- 03Decision awaits government legal advisor's approval.
- 04Measure estimated to cost 155 million shekels monthly.
- 05Price hikes linked to Iran conflict and global energy markets.
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