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Madagascar fuel shortages, unclear measures could fuel public anxiety: Expert

Madagascar has declared a two‑week nationwide state of energy emergency as severe fuel shortages grip the country, driven by surging global oil prices linked to the war involving the United States (US), Israel and Iran.

Oil prices slide on fragile US–Iran ceasefire, relief for consumers may be slow

Global oil prices have fallen sharply, and stock markets have rallied following the announcement of a conditional two‑week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which includes the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

IMF warns wars, rising defence spending carry high economic costs

War is once again reshaping the global economic landscape, with the number of active conflicts now at levels not seen since the end of the Second World War, according to new analysis in the April International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook.