In an interview aired on 2 April 2026 at 20:00, Belgian National Bank Governor Pierre Wunsch cautioned that government steps to counter rising fuel prices may be a bad idea. He stated that such measures could backfire and should be reconsidered. Additionally, Wunsch highlighted that the conflict in the Middle East could exert a severely negative impact on government finances. The comments were delivered in a studio interview with Pieterjan De Smedt. No other policy details were offered in the interview. The governor’s remarks were recorded as part of a broader news segment featuring other topics related to the bank’s activities.
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