Because in 2006, the oil price jumped over 75 US$/barrel. That is pretty painful for many, in particular the U.S. economy, but also for many oil-importing Developing Countries. Not surprisingly, some people (those who have not yet read the book...) found a miraculous solution: subsidise fuel...
"In countries that impose high taxes on imported petroleum fuels, lowering these taxes when oil prices are high and volatile is a way to protect the poor." ( UN Energy: The Energy Challenge for Achieving the Millennium Development Goals", page 17)That is why we still need this little booklet. Enjoy...
, August 2006