Soaring Energy Prices Triggered By Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Push Up to 141 Million More People Into Extreme Poverty, Study Finds

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesFeb 19, 2023, 3:54 pm682 ptsHotTop
Energy prices have risen dramatically since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and could push as many as 141 million people into extreme poverty, a new study has shown. The costs of goods and services have also gone up due to higher energy prices. According to experts, it is likely that household energy costs will…

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