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Malta Shields Economy from Iran War Impact with Subsidies

3/9/2026

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Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said Malta will shield its economy from the Iran war's effects by maintaining energy subsidies.
Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed its supreme leader, Caruana said Malta is prepared.
He noted diesel supplies lack hedging, but price fluctuations won't significantly affect Malta's finances.
Electrogas confirmed a stable LNG supply through long-term agreements, and Malta's fuel prices remain lower than Italy and Spain.

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Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said Malta will shield its economy from the Iran war's effects by maintaining energy subsidies.
Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed its supreme leader, Caruana said Malta is prepared.
He noted diesel supplies lack hedging, but price fluctuations won't significantly affect Malta's finances.
Electrogas confirmed a stable LNG supply through long-term agreements, and Malta's fuel prices remain lower than Italy and Spain.