President Saleh orders government to re-adjust fuel prices

SANA’A, July 26(Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered the government on Tuesday to re-adjust the prices of fuel which were recently raised after lifting subsidy on oil products. In a meeting with lawmakers, Shura members and local leaders from all provinces, Saleh discussed the economic reforms program and the recent rise of fuel prices that engendered riots in a number of Yemen cities. The officials denounced the riots that hit the public and private facilities which were finally controlled by anti-riot police. President Saleh spoke highly of the role of anti-riot police in restoring calm in all towns. Saleh also urged the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to ensure that traders across the country are not abusing prices. AA/NS SABA