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Bahrain Launches Financial Reform Measures

Bahrain announced fuel and utility price hikes, along with administrative spending cuts, to boost financial sustainability. Consumer prices rose 1.1%.


Bahrain Launches Financial Reform Measures

According to a government statement, Bahrain will raise natural gas prices for factories and companies and reduce government administrative expenses to enhance financial sustainability. On Monday, Bahrain announced the launch of wide-ranging financial reform measures, including increasing fuel, electricity, and water tariffs, as well as boosting contributions from state-owned companies to the budget. Meanwhile, the consumer price index in Bahrain rose by 1.1% in November year-on-year.