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Source<\/strong>: The post Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy<\/strong> usage has been created, based on the article \u201cHow much in subsidies do fossil fuels receive?<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 3rd February 2025.<\/p>\n

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UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: The article explains fossil fuel subsidies and their impact. In 2022, explicit subsidies were $1.5 trillion, mostly for consumers. Some countries, especially oil producers, give large subsidies. The total, including hidden costs like pollution, reaches $7 trillion. Reducing subsidies requires better policies.<\/p>\n

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What are fossil fuel subsidies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Fossil fuel subsidies make these fuels cheaper. Governments provide money to producers or consumers. Producers get funds to lower extraction costs. Consumers get funds to buy fuel at a lower price.<\/li>\n
  2. In 2022, explicit subsidies for fossil fuels were $1.5 trillion<\/strong>. This amount equals the GDP of Russia or Australia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. 80%<\/strong>of these subsidies went to consumers, while 20%<\/strong> went to production.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why did fossil fuel subsidies increase in 2022?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    In 2022, energy prices spiked due to Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine<\/strong>. Gas prices increased by 400%<\/strong>. Governments helped people by putting price caps on energy. This increased subsidies, but they decreased again in 2023.<\/p>\n

    Which countries give the most subsidies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Large fossil fuel producers give the highest subsidies. In 2021:<\/p>\n