Fuel Shortage in the Middle East
Fuel Shortage in the Middle East
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bigfez

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13 posts

236 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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Just read about this story (Gulf News). Looks like theres a shortage of fuel for drivers in one of the most oil rich countries in the world!

(Hope this wasn't posted before...)


JMGS4

8,881 posts

292 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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bigfez said:
Just read about this story (Gulf News). Looks like theres a shortage of fuel for drivers in one of the most oil rich countries in the world!

(Hope this wasn't posted before...)
So what are they paying in real money for their diesel? Can't find a conversion rate for their money......

bigfez

Original Poster:

13 posts

236 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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Er... Diesel is 8.60 AED a gallon (26p a litre) compared to 19.25 AED a gallon (58p a litre). Still flippin' cheap though!