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Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery

Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
BBC World Friday 30 October 2026, 06:02 UTC 1 min read
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Fuel price rises are driving discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

Fuel price rises are driving discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
Syrians (ORG) Ahmed al-Sharaa (PERSON)
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