Syrians criticize officials' convoys after fuel crisis
Syria has experienced a wave of popular anger following a decision by the Ministry of Energy to increase fuel prices by between 25% and 40%, due to rising global costs and a temporary halt in the Baniyas refinery's production. The widespread presence of officials and their luxury vehicles, which consume large amounts of fuel, has raised questions about their necessity and how they are being financed—especially amid worsening economic conditions and scarce resources. A ministry official provided clarifications regarding domestic oil production, which amounts to 100,000 barrels per day, with demand rising to 300,000; he explained that 80% of the production is not suitable for refining, forcing reliance on imports. Public reactions called for reducing the fleets of officials and suggested replacing luxury cars with economical models, along with calls for the president to take austerity measures from the top to maintain public trust and ease mounting tensions.
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