Syria implements fuel price hikes amid widespread protests

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Syria has implemented significant fuel price increases, with diesel prices rising by 40 percent from 125 to 175 Syrian pounds per liter. Gasoline 95 octane saw a 28.3 percent increase, while gasoline 90 octane rose by approximately 25.9 percent. Domestic gas cylinder prices also increased by roughly 8.8 percent.

The Syrian Ministry of Energy attributed these hikes to exceptional increases in global procurement costs and rising shipping and insurance expenses. The ministry noted that the country relies heavily on imports, as local crude production of approximately 100,000 barrels per day only covers about one-third of the 300,000 to 325,000 barrels per day demand. Additionally, the Baniyas refinery has entered a two-month maintenance period, further increasing the need for imported refined products.

The price adjustments have triggered widespread protests across multiple provinces, including Aleppo, Idlib, Homs, Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, and the Damascus countryside. Demonstrators have blocked major roads, such as the M5 highway and the Deir ez-Zor-Aleppo road, and burned tires to express opposition. In response, members of the Syrian People's Assembly have requested an urgent hearing with the Minister of Energy to address the economic impact on citizens.

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Abdul Hamid Salat · Abdul Hamid Sallat · Al-Merkada · Banias Refinery · Baniyas Refinery · Homs Refinery · Ministry of Energy · Syria · Syrian Ministry of Energy · Syrian People's Assembly

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[● 6 SOURCES] Protesters blocked major roads and burned tires in response to the fuel price hikes. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · golan-media.com · www.hdhod.com · rpp.pe
[● 18 SOURCES] The increase in fuel prices is a temporary measure due to rising global costs. alkuwaitnews.net · alnaateq.com · alsaudi.news · golan-media.com · halabtodaytv.net · +12 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Syria's local crude oil production is approximately 100,000 barrels per day, while demand is between 300,000 and 325,000 barrels per day. alkuwaitnews.net · alnaateq.com · alsaudi.news · syrianbusinessgateway.com · halabtodaytv.net · +9 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The Baniyas refinery has entered a comprehensive maintenance period lasting approximately two months. alkuwaitnews.net · alnaateq.com · alsaudi.news · syrianbusinessgateway.com · www.hdhod.com · +11 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Diesel prices increased from 125 to 175 Syrian pounds per liter, a rise of approximately 40 percent. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · syrianbusinessgateway.com · www.hdhod.com · www.babnet.net · +6 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Protests against fuel price hikes occurred in Aleppo, Idlib, Homs, Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, and Damascus countryside. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · golan-media.com · www.hdhod.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · +9 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Gasoline 95 octane prices rose from 152 to 195 Syrian pounds per liter. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · syrianbusinessgateway.com · www.syrianow.net · www.hdhod.com · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Domestic gas cylinder prices increased from 1470 to 1600 Syrian pounds. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · syrianbusinessgateway.com · www.hdhod.com · www.cmjornal.pt · +4 more