International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has issued a stark warning that countries cannot stimulate their way out of the energy shock caused by the Iran war, emphasizing that demand adjustment is unavoidable and will involve some pain. The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting the flow of oil, natural gas, and other commodities, leading to increased global interest rates and the potential for central banks to maintain tighter monetary policy to combat inflation. Georgieva advised against broad-based fiscal support, such as untargeted tax cuts and energy subsidies, advocating instead for fiscal restraint, energy efficiency, and targeted, temporary support for vulnerable populations, warning that deficit-financed stimulus would counteract monetary policy efforts.