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Economy / Kuwait

Deficit To Benefit From Cut In Fuel Subsidies

February 2008 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Although revenue growth will slow over the next five years, the budget deficit is set to narrow considerably as the government's plan to remove costly fuel subsidies will ensure expenditure slower expenditure growth.

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