Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a Nov. 25 interview that the government may lower energy and water subsidies while adding a value added tax on cigarettes and sugary drinks, the Daily Star reported. The crown prince also said he planned to privatize both mines and undeveloped land, imposing taxes on both. He would also like to focus on reducing domestic oil consumption while adding nuclear and solar energy. The crown prince is also the defense minister, head of a committee on economy and development as well as the top official in the National Performance Center, which oversees bureaucratic efficiency. Riyadh has long been considering its options to raise domestic energy prices while diversifying inputs, but recent low oil prices have made this more important .