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2005 Budget Approved

November 2004 | Political Outlook

The 2005 budget has finally been approved, targeting a fiscal deficit of 3.2%. BMI View: This is based on a relatively optimistic oil price assumption of US$35/b, and the potential for further disruptions to world oil supplies poses a major risk to the deficit.

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