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 Days After Rocket Barrage Gaza Left PowerlessLone Gaza power plant shuts down Saturday lacking fuel. Israel cites Hamas fight with PA over fuel taxes as culprit. Judea-Samaria Gas Stations Refuse to Serve PA VehiclesRow over unpaid fuel debts boils over as gas stations throughout Judea and Samaria refuse to serve Palestinian Authority vehicles. UN Distributes Fuel to Gaza in Midst of CrisisUNRWA buys fuel for Gaza where shortage has caused ongoing power outages, garbage collection by donkey-carts, and fears of health crisis. 10 Killed, 50 Injured in Saudi Truck ExplosionA truck transporting fuel exploded Thursday in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, killing approximately ten people and wounding some 50 others. Tiny Drop in Fuel PriceThe government cuts a deal with fuel companies – and a drop in fuel prices is less than expected as a result. Egypt to Provide Fuel to Gaza 'Within a Few Days'Egypt will provide fuel to Gaza within a few days, despite an energy crisis of its own, ambassador to PA says.Fuel at $8 Gallon; ‘Go Take the Bus’“Let them eat cake – and take the bus:” The government rejects erasing automatic tax hikes on $8 a gallon gas to take effect Thursday. |
