Brussels, 23/07/2002 (Agence Europe) - As announced in Saturday's EUROPE (see 20 July, p.6), the European Commission is to adopt, on Wednesday, a draft directive creating a specific taxation regime for gas oil used in road haulage. It is also expected to propose gradually closing the gap between the excise duties on diesel fuel and petrol used by private vehicles. The current exemptions for public transport will not be brought into question. On the eve of the Commissioners' College meeting,...