# Sky-high crude and diesel prices are fuelling protests worldwide

https://mins.news/en/item/61395

- CBC News, 2026-09-16 17:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/gas-price-protests-worldwide-9.7346031?cmp=rss

> Rising fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East have triggered blockades, marches and other protests in countries including Syria, France and Guatemala.

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