#10701. Is cheap gasoline killing us? Fuel subsidies and under-taxation as a driver of obesity and public health problems worldwide

October 2026publication date
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Abstract:
Here, we study the relationship between fuel prices and the global obesity epidemic. Low or subsidized fuel makes car travel more affordable, thereby making it more attractive compared to healthier modes of transportation such as walking or cycling. Previous studies provide suggestive evidence, but the link between fuel prices and obesity has yet to be shown over a time-period of decades, or on a global scale.
Keywords:
Body mass index; Energy subsidies; Fuel prices; Fuel subsidies; Gasoline price; Obesity; Public health

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