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Back in the 1970's, if I recall correctly, many, many nations were sticking their noses into price controls at a similar moment as this . . . . but it doesn't seem to be in the cards in 2005. Why the different attitude?
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You might want to rethink this idea, or I misunderstood your post. Opening paragraph from your own link:
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Rising fuel prices are stoking popular anger around the world, throwing politicians on the defensive and forcing governments to resort to price freezes, tax cuts and other measures to soothe voter resentment.
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