{
  "id": 7321618,
  "title": "Syria protests spread as fuel prices rise by up to 40 percent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/syria-protests-spread-as-fuel-prices-rise-by-up-to-40-percent",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:50:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syria-protests-spread-fuel-prices-rise-40-percent"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Protests erupted across Syria following a sharp increase in fuel prices, with demonstrators blocking roads, burning tires, and demanding the resignation of the energy minister. The government raised fuel prices by up to 40% for gasoline and 28% for diesel, citing rising global fuel prices and an overhaul of the Baniyas refinery. Demonstrators took to the streets in cities including Idlib, Hama, Raqqa, Deir al-Zor, and Hasakah, preventing oil tankers from passing in some areas. Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir stated that the price hike was a response to international market pressures and domestic supply constraints, noting that Syria relies heavily on imported fuel due to its limited domestic production. The protests have prompted the People's Assembly to summon the energy minister for questioning over the fuel price increases.",
  "summary": "Syria protests spread as fuel prices rise by up to 40 percent Submitted by Reem Aouir on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:30 Protesters call for energy minister’s resignation as demonstrations take place across the country Protesters burn tyres and block the road in protest against rising fuel prices on the highway between Aleppo and Turkey, Syria, 13 September 2026 (Mahmoud Hassano/Reuters) Off Protests…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/7321618.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Fuel price protests in Syria continue for second day: What to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fuel-price-protests-in-syria-continue-for-second-day-what-to-know",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:43:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Syria rocked by largest protests since fall of Assad regime after fuel prices surge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/syria-rocked-by-largest-protests-since-fall-of-assad-regime-after",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:52:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}