Cleaner fuel comes at a price in Beijing

The Beijing municipal authorities have raised pump prices by up to 4 percent to cover the cost of cleaner fuel.

From yesterday, gasoline prices in Beijing have gone up by 200 yuan ($29.18) per ton, or more than 2 percent, with the quantum of the increase depending on fuel quality.

For example, gasoline 93, the most commonly used, now sells for 6.37 yuan (93 US cents) per liter, up 0.17 yuan from Monday. Gasoline 97 sells at 6.78 yuan per liter, up from 6.60 yuan.