The government has been instructed to subsidize aviation fuel amid a shortage caused by unrest in the Middle East, prioritizing domestic flights, the Cabinet said today.
Speaking at a news conference, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said he has directed the Ministry of Economic Affairs to help maintain raw material output and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to subsidize aviation fuel.
The fuel subsidies would primarily be for domestic flights, Executive Yuan spokeswoman Michelle Lee (李慧芝) said.
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In addition, the government would make every effort to ensure the safety of Taiwanese who remain in the Middle East, Lee said.
As the conflict is ongoing, people are advised not to travel to the region to avoid any potential incidents, she added.
To maintain stable prices, the top priority is to ensure normal production and market order, Cho said.
The economic ministry must coordinate with CPC Corp, Taiwan and Formosa Plastics Corp to stabilize the production of raw materials and secure additional sources of crude oil and light oil to keep prices steady, Cho said.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare would keep a firm grasp on the supply of raw materials used to produce medical equipment to ensure there are no disruptions, he said.
The Ministry of Agriculture would continue implementing measures to stabilize the supply of fertilizers and fuel for agricultural and fishing use, he added.
Inspections and observation would be used to prevent illegal hoarding and price gouging, with more proactive measures taken if illegal activities continue and the contraventions prove serious, he said.
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