diff --git a/hasql.cabal b/hasql.cabal
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--- a/hasql.cabal
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 cabal-version: 3.0
 name: hasql
-version: 1.7.0.2
+version: 1.8
 category: Hasql, Database, PostgreSQL
 synopsis: Fast PostgreSQL driver with a flexible mapping API
 description: