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Support for fossil fuel subsidy cuts and immediate coal phase-out gains momentum among Southeast Asians, says survey

At least half of respondents want these subsidies to stop, reflecting a likely attitude shift as such cuts were seen as the least popular intervention previously. Most are worried that the renewables push will hike up energy prices.

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At least half of respondents want these subsidies to stop, reflecting a likely attitude shift as such cuts were seen as the least popular intervention previously. Most are worried that the renewables push will hike up energy prices.