Syria raises fuel prices in emergency measure as refinery remains halted

Syria's energy minister announced a temporary emergency increase in fuel prices, citing the Baniyas refinery's halt and higher import costs.

• Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir announced an emergency temporary increase in fuel prices across Syria's governorates.
• Al-Bashir attributed the increase to the Baniyas refinery's halt, which raised reliance on costly imported petroleum derivatives.
• Following a meeting with President Ahmed al-Shar'a, the ministry approved offering multiple mazut grades at different prices depending on use.
• The minister said prices are not final and will decline once the Baniyas refinery returns to full output.