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Protests have broken out across several Syrian cities after the government increased DIESEL PRICES BY UP TO 40% AND PETROL BY 28%, with demonstrators blocking a major highway for several hours.
The government says the increases are TEMPORARY, blaming soaring global fuel costs and an overhaul of the
BANIYAS REFINERY.
But Syria faces a significant energy shortfall currently producing around 102,000 BARRELS OF OIL PER DAY against domestic demand of approximately 325,000
BARRELS, leaving the country dependent on imports.
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