INTRODUCTION

摘要

Following the need identified by IEA Energy Ministersfor improved information on national and internationalenergy markets, the Standing Group on Long-TermCo-operation of the IEA initiated a quarterly price andtax reporting system in early 1981.Unless specified otherwise, prices and taxes are presentedin national currencies. Economic and Monetary Union(EMU) countries are presented in euros. For moredetailed information, please refer to the General notes ondefinitions, methods and sources.