Energy shock 2.0 – who breaks, who bends in Central and Eastern Europe

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CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: The oil shock that began in March isn't just another commodity move; it's a macro stress test at a difficult time for the CEE region, when disinflation was maturing, fiscal space was narrow, and demand was largely fragile. The differences that matter most aren't how much oil a country imports, but who has the institutional shock absorbers to manage the blow