In June, diesel exports reached a record high of nearly 20 million barrels, or more than 20% of the average U.S. monthly diesel fuel consumption--97.6 million barrels per month in 2006.

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That year a new manager took over and instituted a tiered system of payment: If your household consumption was not more than 7.5 cubic meters per month (this would take care of water required for drinking, cooking and some hygienic needs of an average family of eight), you paid a subsidized rate, but if your monthly consumption was more, you paid a market rate.

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