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... by major oil companies, are driving most of the price increases. This was also the case last year. Smaller stations lack the financial buffer to maintain low prices, and their cautious pricing affects overall statistics. Several additional factors ... ... AI-98, oil companies may hold back diesel price hikes, which traditionally occur in autumn, to maintain their reputation with regulators. This tacit agreement to keep fuel price increases within inflation limits is likely to be upheld for diesel but breached ...

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