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Syrian protests persist over fuel prices
The protests in Syria continued for the third consecutive day following the government’s decision to raise fuel prices. Several cities, particularly Qamishli, witnessed large-scale demonstrations against the price hike. Government officials attributed the increase to higher costs of importing petroleum derivatives due to exceptional circumstances in global energy markets, with diesel prices rising by 40% to reach 175 pounds per liter, and gasoline by 26%. Protesters emphasized that the price increases intensify their suffering and negatively impact their livelihoods. These protests are the largest since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, expressing widespread rejection of the rising costs and their detrimental effect on citizens’ lives.
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