Expensive diesel: High fuel prices lead to the largest protests in Syria since the fall of Assad
Syria imports a lot of crude oil from Russia - which has become more expensive. Now the government is increasing fuel prices and triggering the largest protests since the fall of Assad.
Protests have erupted across Syria, sparked by a 40% increase in diesel prices, which rose to 175 Syrian pounds per liter. Demonstrators blocked major roads, including the highway between Damascus and Aleppo, and hindered oil tankers from reaching refineries. The protests, which began on Saturday, were met with demands for the resignation of the energy and economy ministers.
The Syrian energy ministry stated that the price hikes were a temporary measure due to increased global procurement costs and the country's reliance on imports.
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