# Syrian fuel price hikes and civil unrest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-fuel-price-hikes-and-civil-unrest
> Updated: 2026-09-16T06:39:01.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 3.

Syria has implemented significant fuel price increases, including a 40 percent rise in diesel, approximately 28 percent for 95-octane gasoline, and a 26 percent increase for 90-octane petrol. Additionally, gas prices for households and industry have risen by 9 percent.

The Ministry of Energy characterized these adjustments as “temporary measures” driven by rising global procurement costs, shipping, and insurance expenses, alongside a two-month maintenance period at the Baniyas refinery that has increased reliance on imports. Syria currently produces approximately 100,000 barrels of oil per day against a daily consumption of roughly 300,000 barrels.

The price hikes have triggered widespread protests across several provinces, including Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Al-Hasakah. Demonstrators have blocked major highways, such as the M5 international road connecting Damascus to Aleppo, and burned tires. In some areas, protesters have also blocked oil tanker convoys heading to central refineries.

As unrest continues, demonstrators have called for the dismissal of the energy and economy ministers and the head of the Syrian Petroleum Company. Meanwhile, the Syrian People's Assembly has scheduled a hearing for Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir to address the economic impact of these adjustments. The situation occurs against a backdrop of extreme economic hardship, with the United Nations Development Programme estimating that 90 percent of Syrians are living below the poverty line.

## Claims

- The Syrian government increased diesel prices by 40 per cent. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Petrol prices rose by as much as 28 per cent. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gas prices for households and industry increased by 9 per cent. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 90 per cent of the Syrian population lives below the poverty line. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Protesters blocked the main highway connecting Damascus and Aleppo. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Energy Ministry stated that the fuel price increases are a temporary measure. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Global oil price surges drive fuel hikes in Czech Republic and Syria

Rising global oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions and supply concerns, are causing fuel price spikes in the Czech Republic and triggering mass protests in Syria due to significant increases in diesel and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-oil-price-surges-drive-fuel-hikes-in-czech-republic-and-syria

### 2026-09-15: Syria erupts in protests over massive fuel price hikes

Massive protests have spread across Syria, including Aleppo and Raqqa, following government hikes in diesel, petrol, and gas prices amid a severe national economic crisis.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-protests-spread-across-provinces-following-fuel-price-hikes

### 2026-09-13: Syria implements fuel price hikes amid widespread protests

Syria implemented fuel price hikes of up to 40%, sparking widespread protests and road blockades across several provinces. The government cited global costs and refinery maintenance as reasons for the increase.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-raises-fuel-prices-amid-global-supply-pressures

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