A fuel subsidy lowers the price consumers pay for gasoline, diesel, or heating oil, with governments covering the difference. Often used to ease cost-of-living pressures or stabilize prices, it mainly benefits drivers, households, and transport-dependent businesses—though critics note it strains public budgets and discourages cleaner energy.
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