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acquiring it on false grounds and cheating. The Council of Ministers also approved the revoking of Kuwaiti citizenship from about 200 people, mainly for obtaining it on false grounds and having dual citizenship.

Meanwhile, the government has remained silent on reports that it was studying a plan to raise the price of fuel for expats. Under the move, reported by local media, the price of fuel will be raised on par with international prices, but Kuwaiti nationals will be compensated by the government, while expats will pay the full price, copying a model being implemented by the United Arab Emirates. Raising fuel prices in Kuwait would mean at least doubling the existing rates.