Iran and Energy Subsidies

Last week I posted on the magnitude and consequences of Iranian energy subsidies.

Yesterday, The Economist published a chart illustrating energy subsidies around the world:

Energy

Iran leads the world with a total expenditure of US$786 per person on energy subsidies. It ranks first in spending on oil subsidies and second for spending on gas subsidies. Some consequences are explored here.

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