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West Bank fuel prices spark anger
The Petroleum Authority in the West Bank raised fuel prices, with the price of a liter of diesel reaching 8.99 shekels, approximately 8.17 shekels for 95-octane gasoline, and a gas cylinder costing 90 shekels. This sparked widespread anger and criticism due to its impact on living costs and transportation. The government responded by allocating an additional support of 10 million shekels to ease the effect during October, but many doubted the effectiveness of this assistance, believing that taxes and revenues collected by the Palestinian Authority contribute to the rise. Additionally, the Transport Workers' Union reached an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation not to increase wages, while implementing measures to lighten the burden on drivers, such as adding an eighth seat to service vehicles. However, reactions to this were sarcastic. Data indicates that the rise in fuel prices has led to an increase in the cost of living index in the West Bank, with direct impacts on transportation costs and goods, amidst economic and financial crises affecting the lives of Palestinians and the salaries of PA employees.
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