Budget news — October 14, 2026

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1. WorldMiddle EastBudgetTrade

   Oct 14, 2026, 22:53 UTC

   

   Pakistan Increases Petrol Price, Adjusts Diesel

   The Pakistani government has announced an increase in petrol price by Rs1.20 to Rs393.86 per litre, while reducing high-speed diesel (HSD) price by Rs0.17 to Rs396.65 per litre, effective from October 15, 2026. The revision follows an adjustment in ex-depot prices by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

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2. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastBudgetCommodities

   Oct 14, 2026, 20:12 UTC

   

   EPA Set to Weaken Methane Regulations for Oil and Gas Industry

   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to release a draft proposal that would significantly weaken regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The new rules, expected to be published within days, would allow for additional leaking, venting, and flaring, which could significantly raise emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. The revisions would also rescind the agency's Methane Super Emitter Program and ease regulations for other operation components. Environmental advocates argue that the proposed rollback reflects a coordinated industry wish list.

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3. WorldBudget

   Oct 14, 2026, 15:55 UTC

   Russia's Currency Exchange Rates for October 11-15

   The Central Bank of Russia set new official exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and yuan each day from October 11 to October 15. The dollar fluctuated between 83.8675 and 85.9048 rubles, while the euro ranged from 93.7723 to 94.9745 rubles.

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4. SocietyBudgetFraud

   Oct 14, 2026, 14:43 UTC

   

   Social Security COLA Increase for 2027 Announced at 3.6%

   The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. This increase, reflecting an average boost of $75 per month, will affect over 75 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits. Experts had predicted a significant increase, making this one of the largest COLA hikes since 2023.

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5. WorldMiddle EastBudgetTrade

   Oct 14, 2026, 11:43 UTC

   Dollar Price Fluctuations and Projections in Colombia

   The price of the dollar in Colombia continues to fluctuate, closing at an average of $3.194,88 on October 10, 2026, $23,97 below the Representative Exchange Rate (TRM) of $3.218,75. Experts project the dollar to close the month below $3.300, oscillating between $3.170 and $3.250. Inflation and interest rates influence the currency's path, with the Central Bank of the Republic raising its interest rate by 25 basis points on September 30. The dollar's performance is also affected by data from the United States, oil prices, and public accounts. Projections for 2026 and 2027 suggest a dollar price of $3.290 and $3.487 respectively, influenced by structurally higher interest rates and external shocks.

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6. BusinessExecutiveCivil RightsAsiaBudget

   Oct 14, 2026, 11:43 UTC

   Businesswoman Released After Hitting and Killing Security Guard

   A Peruvian businesswoman, Maricsa Polet Alfaro Cerna, was released after serving four months in prison for hitting and killing a security guard while driving drunk and with an expired license. The Second Criminal Chamber of the La Libertad Regional Court changed her sentence from imprisonment to suspended imprisonment for two years with certain conditions. She must also pay a civil compensation of S/400,000 to the deceased's heirs and is permanently banned from driving any motorized vehicle.

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7. BusinessInflationBudgetTrade

   Oct 14, 2026, 03:59 UTC

   

   IMF Warns of Mounting Fiscal Strains in Major Economies

   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm on mounting fiscal strains in major economies, warning that high debt levels and rising borrowing costs are putting government finances under pressure. In its World Economic Outlook report, the IMF projected that the net debt of advanced economies will reach 5.2% of GDP this year, the highest level since 2021. The deficits of China and the US will reach or exceed 8% of GDP by 2026. The IMF urged governments to take 'urgent' measures to rebuild their public finances and warned that the global economy's resilience is reaching its limit.

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