31. The government has cut import taxes on meat, poultry feed and edible oils to keep up food supplies, Kulik said. 32. The government decision to open the market for edible oil imports is seen by traders as a step toward liberalizing the agro-commodities sector. 33. The key issues during the election campaign turned out to be shortages of onion, edible oil, electricity and water. 34. The markets for edible oils and sugar, however, are seen as being well-supplied in the short term. 35. The only edible oils that could be freely imported now were coconut and some kinds of palm oil. 36. The plant, majority-owned by Eridania Beghin-Say, a large European agricultural firm, is a major supplier of edible oil in Ukraine and Russia. 37. The TVBI facility, which is designed for the handling and storage of edible oils, is a Malaysia-China joint venture, involving Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd. 38. They have also asked the Government to increase the import duty on edible oils to enjoy some protection. 39. To dampen public resentment, the State Council imposed price controls last year on grain, pork, edible oils and other basic foodstuffs and consumer goods. 40. To dampen public anger, the State Council imposed price controls last year on grain, pork, edible oils and other basic foodstuffs and consumer goods. |