OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegians rushed out to stock up on beer on Friday after authorities ruled it was too cheap following an unprecedented price war in a nation used to some of the most expensive alcohol on earth.<br />
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The price-cutting in Norway, whose sky-high alcohol taxes aim to curb drinking, has more than halved beer prices to 6.5 crowns ($1 US) for a 0.33 liter bottle in recent weeks.<br />
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The price is lower than the 6.7 crowns tax, meaning retailers are selling at a loss.<br />
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