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Story summary
- Syrian authorities reported a sabotage explosion that stopped gas flow from the Al-Jabsah plant.
- Syrian Petroleum Company official Hisham Al Saleh said thieves likely caused the explosion during a gas-theft attempt.
- The incident follows an August 18 sabotage at the same facility, marking the second attack this month.
- Demonstrations have risen in Deir ez-Zor over fuel price hikes and inadequate public services.
