WorldSyrians take to the streets over fuel price rise
Sharp government increases in diesel and petrol prices have sparked protests across Syria.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:01
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Unrest over a 25-40% fuel price increase continued for a second day in Syria. Demonstrators blocked tanker routes and roads in six provinces, while more than 50 MPs signed a demand to question the energy minister.
- Syria fuel price hikes trigger widest protests since Assad fall
A steep increase in fuel prices over the weekend has led to protests across Syria, marking the country’s broadest demonstrations since Bashar al-Assad was toppled nearly two years ago.
Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikesProtests have spread across Syrian cities after the government raised diesel prices by up to 40 percent and petrol prices by 28 percent. Demonstrators burned tyres and blocked a major highway, with rallies reported in Hama, Khan Sheikhoun and Maarat al-Numan. Officials attributed the increases to higher fuel costs and work at the Baniyas refinery.
- Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have broken out across Syria after the government increased fuel prices by as much as 40% for diesel and 28% for gasoline. Authorities cite rising import costs and an overhaul at the Baniyas refinery for the increases.
