Laos seeking ways to tackle acute fuel shortage in country


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VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The Lao government is working to tackle acute intermittent fuel shortages and is drawing up a decree on a Fuel Fund among other attempts to ensure a constant supply of fuel.

Speaking at a press conference held shortly after the Lao government's monthly meeting for January on Tuesday, the government spokesperson Thipphakone Chanthavongsa said all relevant departments are trying to resolve fuel shortage issues, Lao National Radio report on Thursday.

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