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Gulf states plan to phase out below-cost electricity for their citizens

Subsidy reform is at the crux of state-led pushes to instill a change in thinking among citizens and a powerful tool to raise environmental awareness.

Oman power
The sun sets behind electricity pylons on Feb, 3, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. — Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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