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Nation raises prices of gasoline, diesel

China raised retail prices of gasoline and diesel on Thursday, based on recent changes in international crude oil prices. Gasoline prices increased by 385 yuan ($53.7) per metric ton and diesel prices by 370 yuan per ton, the National Development and Reform Commission said.

Tianjin's used vehicle exports hit record high

Tianjin saw its exports of secondhand vehicles hit a record high during the first eight months, said the municipal commerce bureau on Thursday. During the period, Tianjin exported 11,000 used vehicles to over 20 countries, with the total export value exceeding 2 billion yuan ($274 million). Both figures represent sixfold increases over the same period the previous year.

Xinhua - China Daily