Syria raises fuel prices, prompting protests in eastern regions
Syria's Ministry of Energy, through its Energy Services Directorate, has authorized a sharp increase in petroleum product prices. The hike prompted protests in the town of Markada in southern al-Hasakah governorate on Sunday. The full scale and impact of the demonstrations across other areas remain unconfirmed.
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Global Event Monitor. Syria raises fuel prices, prompting protests in eastern regions. 2026-09-13T19:03:26.194Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:2151. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-13/fuel-price-hike-sparks-protests-in-eastern-syria-87b3eaec
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