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The International Energy Agency reports that over 80 energy facilities in the Middle East are damaged since the Iran war, warning that supply recovery will take time. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund projects global growth at 3.1% in its Spring 2026 report, highlighting renewed inflationary pressures driven by the conflict. Together, these developments signal a shift toward global economic strain, where governments may face difficult choices between subsidizing energy to avoid social unrest or allowing inflation to rise to protect fiscal stability.
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026