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Japans Military feeling the squeeze on fuel costs

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Japans Military feeling the squeeze on fuel costs

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Armed forces' bid to cut fuel costs - MSN Odd News | MSN UK News - news & weather

pa.press.net - 28.08.2008 23:59

Armed forces' bid to cut fuel costs

Japan's armed forces may use up their annual fuel budget months early this year, despite running some ships and planes at low power and cutting back on major exercises.
Faced with fuel costs that exceed spending plans by 60%, the Self Defence Force has scaled back training missions, vehicles are being run at slower speeds, and more passengers are being squeezed in per trip in order to conserve fuel.
"If fuel prices keep increasing we won't be able to cover it, and we will have to make a request to ensure we have sufficient funds," a spokeswoman said.



Interesting line that, " and more passengers are being squeezed in per trip in order to save fuel"

Think they have progressed to this yet?

YouTube - Japanese train station during rush hour
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