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    Let oil prices hurt: IMF cautions against govt shielding consumers

    The IMF is urging governments to let fuel prices rise, warning that broad subsidies and price caps worsen global energy shocks. Allowing price signals to function encourages demand reduction, which is crucial for market stabilization. Targeted cash transfers are recommended to cushion consumers without distorting global markets.

    IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

    Global finances face new pressure from the Middle East conflict. Rising energy prices and interest rates strain economies. The IMF advises against fuel subsidies, favoring direct cash aid. Countries must manage higher energy costs to reduce consumption. Global government debt is projected to reach 100% of GDP by 2029, the highest since World War Two.

    The Economic Times
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