Skyrocketing fuel prices spark protests around the globe as US-Iran conflict squeezes energy supplies
Driven by the impact of the prolonged US standoff with Iran, global oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel. Rising fuel costs have increased the cost of living, sparking protests across countries in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. People in Syria, Guatemala, Portugal, France, and the Philippines have taken to the streets to demand lower fuel prices, subsidies, and the abolition of fuel taxes. Analysts fear that fuel prices could rise further if the conflict drags on.
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