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[来源: CIR] [分类提示: NEWS] 标题: World Bank Calls for Urgent Targeted, Time-Bound Cash Transfers in 2026 as Fuel Shock, Thai Border Crisis and Economic Downturn Hit Cambodia’s Most Vulnerable Households Cambodia Investment Review The World Bank has urged Cambodia to introduce targeted, time-bound cash transfers for vulnerable households as rising fuel prices, slowing economic growth and broader economic pressures increasingly threaten livelihoods across the Kingdom. In its latest Cambodia Economic Update, Navigating Shocks, released on June 9, the World Bank warned that a global oil price shock triggered by conflict in the Middle East is raising transport and production costs throughout the economy, putting pressure on businesses while reducing the purchasing power of Cambodian households. The recommendation comes as Cambodia faces a combination of economic challenges, including a prolonged property sector downturn, weaker remittance inflows following the return of nearly one million migrant workers, and broader uncertainty stemming from the ongoing Thai border crisis. Businesses and communities are also adjusting to the economic effects of recent scam center closures and enforcement operations, which have reduced activity in some local economies despite being viewed as positive for Cambodia’s long-term investment reputation. Inflation Hits Low-Income Households Hardest According to the report, headline inflation rose to 5.8 percent in April 2026, driven largely by higher fuel and transportation costs. R