# Tightened Gaza blockade sends prices soaring

https://mins.news/en/item/19438

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-11 18:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/11/tightened-blockade-on-gaza-causes-prices-to-soar?traffic_source=rss

> Prices are surging in Gaza as Israel tightens its blockade of the territory. In the strip, lighters and fans have become central to people’s energy needs. Their growing importance highlights the pressure the blockade is placing on everyday life and access to energy.

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