The Administrative Undersecretary of the Presidency, Rafael Perez Modesto, announced yesterday that the Presidential Palace’s fuel allocation has been reduced by 20%. A report in Diario Libre states that he explained that the measure is part of the Energy and Fuel Saving Plan developed by the government, and recommended that other state institutions should emulate the example of austerity. He reminded that a memorandum signed by Presidency Secretary Danilo Medina says that official Palace vehicles are to remain in the parking lot during weekends or holidays, and that only those required for essential duties will be allowed to circulate.