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130 Groups Demand Action Against Conflicts and Fuel Profits

4/15/2026

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Over 130 civil society groups called on governments to end conflicts in South West Asia during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, DC.
They demanded a windfall profits tax on fossil fuel companies, which they claim are benefiting from the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, resulting in high fuel prices and a cost-of-living crisis.
The coalition urged actions to ensure food and energy security, invest in sustainable farming, and cancel debt payments for Global South countries.

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Over 130 civil society groups called on governments to end conflicts in South West Asia during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, DC.
They demanded a windfall profits tax on fossil fuel companies, which they claim are benefiting from the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, resulting in high fuel prices and a cost-of-living crisis.
The coalition urged actions to ensure food and energy security, invest in sustainable farming, and cancel debt payments for Global South countries.