Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:08:01 UTC.

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  1. Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes

  2. Trump visits Ireland amid skyrocketing energy prices

  3. Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

  4. Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases

  5. Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine

  6. Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks

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