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[Steven]

Torn between protecting the poor and saving their budgets, governments across Asia are being forced to slash fuel subsidies as world oil prices smash through 130 dollars a barrel.

[Salim]

In turkey, the price for oil is 3 dollars per litter...

[M.Helen]

No, I can't believe that! Is that possible? 3 dollars? What is the reason? It seems that Turkey is closer to petroleum countries and logically the fuel must be cheaper

[Benn]

hmm, that makes 11.35 a gallon. It's very expensive to travel by car.

[Steven]

turkey consumes the most expensive oil in the world. This is because the government imposes big taxes on in. Last year the total amount of VAT on oil, paid by a Turkish oil company, made up 26 billion euros.

[Terry]

Is it because Turkey cares about the environment, or it's just that the Government believes it's the most efficient way to fill up the state budget?

[Hakan G]

Actually Turkey is among the most ecological, I think. You could cross and travel to a lot of villages and cities in Turkey, and you'll see that 80% of them are equipped with solar batteries.

[willyoumind]

Actually Turkey is among the most ecological, I think. You could cross and travel to a lot of villages and cities in Turkey, and you'll see that 80% of them are equipped with solar batteries.

It's also a really sarcastic thing, where the Turkey itself a oil producer and manufacturer country, still need to have the side effect and suffer with the high oil prices misery...

[Faw_Peter]

still, Hakan, why is the oil in Turkey so cheap.
One more thing, are you sure 80% of villages in Turkey are equipped with solar system technologies?

[Hakan G]

Just come and make a visit to Turkey. And I'd recommned you to take a trip on the shores, you'll see.
Take a look here:
http://flickr.com/photos/65989922@N00/804459809/

[Faw_Peter]

These devices look quite simple and not expensive. I guess they can be made by common people.

[Nicholas]

I have never seen a hand-made solar panel

[Terry]

Governments should subsidize people to buy such devices. Yes, the expenses will be more than enough, but, instead, the future of environment will be safe.

[Hakan G]

I think governments should giveaway free solar panels, and include the costs in their budgets. This would be a really important move.