Protests erupt across Syria over fuel price increases
Protests have broken out across several Syrian cities after the government raised diesel and petrol prices, prompting demonstrators to block a main highway and burn tyres. The unrest was reported in Hama, Khan Sheikhoun and Maarat al-Numan, according to the supplied material. The protests appear to be a direct response to sharp increases announced by the authorities on Sunday.The government said diesel prices would rise by up to 40% and petrol by 28%. It described the increases as temporary and linked them to a sharp rise in the global cost of securing fuel. Officials also pointed to an overhaul of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
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