Front Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Part 1 Overview; Chapter 1 The Role of the Government: Act Now on Domestic Policy and Financing; Global and Regional Context: Governments Are Taking Action, but Mobilizing Substantial Financing Is the Major Hurdle;...

This book addresses the need of oil-importing countries to mitigate vulnerability to oil price volatility. It offers financial instruments to manage price risk, complemented by structural measures designed to reduce oil consumption.