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DPM Tharman Petrol pump prices went up across the board yesterday (24 Feb). The media reported the following increases at the various petrol stations: Shell’s pump prices rose between 18 to 25 cents per litre, which is above the 15- to 20 cent-hike in duty rates SPC and Esso raised prices by 16 to 21 cents per litre Caltex’s... 

Yesterday (23 Feb), DPM and Finance Minister Tharman released the government budget for FY2015. In its analysis of revenue and expenditure statement [Link], it stated that the FY2014 Operating Revenue has been revised upwards by $1.8 billion (or 3.1%) to $61.4 billion. "This increase is mainly due to higher-than-expected collections... 

According to a CNA report today ("Measures helpful, but more can be done: Parents in ‘sandwiched class’", 24 Feb), Singaporeans in the ‘sandwiched class’ felt that more can be done for the middle-income group. The feedback came after DPM and Finance Minister Tharman released the Budget 2015 in Parliament yesterday (23...