The government proposes easing regulations for heavy trucks to improve fuel efficiency and avoid fuel rationing, while critics argue that fuel reserves are low and the country should have moved to phase 2 of the fuel response plan sooner, sparking debate over fuel taxes, regional
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All right. Now, listen, no fair enough. On the heavy vehicle restrictions, why aren't we doing it now in level one? Why save this up for level two if it would save fuel right now?
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