Millions of American taxpayer dollars were allocated to businesses owned by 50 billionaires between 1995 and 2012, according to a study from the Environmental Working Group. The left-leaning organization points out that the subsidies made their way to the billionaires,… Read More ›
Subsidy
Egypt to start rationing subsidised fuel in July
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:22 GMT Reuters CAIRO, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Egypt will implement its delayed plans to ration subsidised fuel through a system of smart cards at the beginning of July, the country’s minister of petroleum and mineral… Read More ›
Greeks forgo winter heating after jump in fuel tax
Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:42 GMT Reuters * Tax hike sends heating oil demand plunging 70 pct * Families burn firewood, old furniture to stay warm * Illegal logging on the rise, smog appears over Athens By Karolina Tagaris ATHENS,… Read More ›