The G20 pledged to end fossil fuel subsidies in 2021—and then quadrupled them in 2022
- G20 countries allocated a staggering USD 1.4 trillion of public funds to support fossil fuels in 2022, aiming to counter the impact of soaring prices and strengthen energy reserves.
- India, the current G20 president, has reduced fossil fuel subsidies by 76 percent while increasing support for clean energy, putting the country in a strong position to lead on this issue.
- The study proposes a solution of implementing minimum carbon taxes to reduce fossil fuel subsidies, with the potential to generate an extra USD 1 trillion per year for G20 nations.
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