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Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes

Al Jazeera Monday 14 September 2026, 01:08 UTC 1 min read
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Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes NewsFeed Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices by up to 40% for diesel and up to 28% for gasoline. The government cites higher import costs and the Baniyas refinery overhaul. Published On 14 Sep 2026

Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes NewsFeed Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices by up to 40% for diesel and up to 28% for gasoline. The government cites higher import costs and the Baniyas refinery overhaul. Published On 14 Sep 2026
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