Other demands include reversing a decision this week by the authorities in effect to raise gasoline prices 10-fold, a move that has outraged motorists.

Such pressure could cause the Federal Reserve to raise short-term interest rates, a move that would slow growth.

But in general, newspapers have raised advertising revenues through rate increases, a move that probably demonstrates the essential strength of the industry better than anything else.

In June 2011 Betfair raised its Premium Charge to 60% for some customers, a move which was met by outrage.

In particular, the banks are being squeezed by the Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates to 150 percent, a move that was taken to discourage currency speculation.

He raised the salaries of top appointed officials, a move that generated so much political ire that he was forced to back down.

In Mexico, for example, the Government has raised reserve requirements on banks for the third time this year, a move expected to result in higher interest rates.

Such a showing could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, a move that would lift the dollar, analysts said.

In addition, it will raise minimum quality standards, a move that could require as many as 100 properties to upgrade or leave the system.

In 2009, the authority raised sewage rates $2.70, a move that was expected to generate $30,000, which would pay for $36,000 in capital improvements.