Central News Agency (CNA Reporter Chang Chien-chung, Taipei, 17th) - With the conflict in the Middle East escalating and international oil prices soaring, CPC Corporation, Taiwan announced it would keep gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 18th to support domestic livelihood and stabilize prices. Formosa Petrochemical Corporation followed suit today, announcing a price freeze. Effective from 1:00 AM on May 18, its wholesale prices for gasoline and diesel will not be adjusted. The retail market prices will be determined by its affiliated gas stations. Starting from 1:00 AM on May 18, the reference retail prices for Formosa Petrochemical's affiliated gas stations are: NT$32.4 per liter for 92 unleaded gasoline, NT$33.9 per liter for 95+ unleaded gasoline, NT$35.9 per liter for 98 unleaded gasoline, and NT$30.8 per liter for super diesel. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150517