CUTTING subsidies is often the quickest fix to balance the budget as it's the most volatile component of cost to the Government.
When the price of crude oil rises too high, the cost burden on the Government cranks up and more so, when containing the fiscal deficit is a top priority, the fastest way to keep a lid on expenditure would be to take the scissors out.
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