Instruments of energy subsidy reforms in Arab countries — The case of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries

Energy subsidies can account for a large share of government expenditures in some GCC countries. In light of fiscal imbalances since 2014, these countries have reiterated their intention to decrease subsidies and substitute them with more targeted support systems. This paper briefly outlines the ext...

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Main Author: Mohammad Al-Saidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Energy Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484719304342