IMF warns $430 billion energy subsidies drain global resources unsustainably
The International Monetary Fund warned that government energy subsidies totaling 0.5% of global GDP to shield citizens from high oil prices are unsustainable. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged countries to phase out broad subsidies and rebuild fiscal buffers, citing record budget deficits in advanced economies and rising government debt levels that limit resources for future crises.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTC
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