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The deals that keep Saudi Arabia stable
Saudi Arabia introduced something like an austerity budget this week. As the price of oil goes down, Saudis are having to pay more for petrol at the pump. Does this threaten the deals on which the kingdom is based?
Photo: A Saudi petrol station
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