VOL. XLV

No 22

3-June-2002

SYRIA

Syria AdjustsDiesel Prices Downward

Syriaç—´ Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade announced on 23 Mayit had reversed some of the price increase announced for diesel (heatingoil/automotive diesel) on 13 May (MEES,20 May). The ministry said that it had cut the price of 20 liters of dieselfrom SL169 ($3.40) to SL140 ($2.82), which reduces the initial 38% priceincrease to a 15% increase. The price prior to 13 May was SL122 per 20 liters.No explanation was given for the...