Fuel for Fury in Syria The spark that ignited protests across Syria was a price hike on fuel, with diesel prices increasing by up to 40 percent and petrol by 28 percent.
The Syrian government's decision has been met with fierce resistance from citizens who have had enough of the economic strain.
In the aftermath of 14 years of war, one would expect rebuilding efforts to be underway, not further burdening already fragile economies.