Energy Price Surge Hits IMF-Debt Countries Hard
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 00:19 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Countries that borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are struggling with the energy price surge. Reuters reports that the crisis is exacerbated by debt repayment obligations, while Nikkei Asia notes that the IMF has offered aid packages to some countries.
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