China hikes gasoline, diesel prices starting May 10 (1/2)

A gas station staff member refuels a car in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, at the midnight on May 10, 2013. China slightly hiked gasoline and diesel prices starting May 10, the first increase since the fuel pricing scheme was reformed in March. The retail price of both gasoline and diesel was raised by 95 yuan (15.32 U.S. dollars) per tonne, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top economic planner, said on May 9. The benchmark retail price of gasoline was increased by 0.07 yuan per liter and diesel by 0.08 yuan per liter. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)