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Syrian fuel price hikes trigger widest protests since 2024

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC · How we work

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The Syrian government raised fuel prices, sparking the widest protests since the 2024 regime change.
Diesel prices jumped 40%, causing minibuses fares to rise up to 70% and taxis about 60%.
The government rolled back some hikes and promised diesel subsidies for heating, agriculture, and industry.
The consumer-price index rose nearly 25% from July 2025 to July 2026, with essential costs up 37%.

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The Syrian government raised fuel prices, sparking the widest protests since the 2024 regime change.
Diesel prices jumped 40%, causing minibuses fares to rise up to 70% and taxis about 60%.
The government rolled back some hikes and promised diesel subsidies for heating, agriculture, and industry.
The consumer-price index rose nearly 25% from July 2025 to July 2026, with essential costs up 37%.