Syria protests over fuel price hikes
Syria experienced protests for the second consecutive day in response to the government's decision to raise fuel prices. The price of a liter of diesel increased by 40%, from 125 pounds to 175 pounds, while gasoline prices rose by 26%. These increases occur under exceptional circumstances and temporary changes in global energy markets, with the country heavily relying on imports to meet its fuel needs, at a time when the majority of Syrians live below the poverty line. The price hikes have sparked widespread anger, leading to scenes such as burned tires and the intervention of civil defense forces to quell clashes. The authorities are seeking to revitalize the economy and rebuild infrastructure after more than a decade of war, including efforts to boost oil production through projects such as reactivating a pipeline with Iraq.
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