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Syria Slashes Fuel Prices 30% Amid Winter Energy Crisis Relief

Syria has implemented a significant 30% reduction in fuel prices to help citizens cope with financial pressures during the winter season. This price cut comes as domestic oil production increases and global crude prices continue to decline. The reduction follows recent electricity price hikes that had raised public concerns about affordability. Meanwhile, Syria is advancing major energy infrastructure projects including four new gas power plants to address long-term energy shortages.

Key Points: Syria Cuts Fuel Prices 30% to Ease Public Financial Strain

  • Diesel prices drop to $0.75 per liter under new pricing structure
  • Gasoline reduced to $0.85 per liter for consumer relief
  • Household gas cylinders now cost $10.5 per unit after reduction
  • Move follows recent electricity price hikes that sparked public concern
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Syria cuts fuel prices by 30% to 'ease public strain'

Syria reduces fuel prices by 30% as domestic oil production increases and global crude prices decline, providing winter relief amid electricity reforms.

"The price cut followed increased domestic oil production and declining global crude prices - Ahmad Suleiman, Energy Authorities"

Damascus, Nov 12

Syria's energy authorities announced Tuesday a 30-per cent cut in domestic fuel prices to ease financial pressure on citizens ahead of winter, as part of broader energy sector reforms.

The price cut followed increased domestic oil production and declining global crude prices, Ahmad Suleiman, director of communication at the energy authorities, told state TV channel Al-Ikhbariya.

Under the new pricing, diesel drops to 0.75 US dollars per litre, gasoline to 0.85 dollars per litre, and household gas cylinder to 10.5 dollars per unit, the authorities said in a statement, reports Xinhua news agency.

The move appears aimed at soothing public concern after recent electricity price hikes.

Earlier this month, the energy authorities introduced a four-tier pricing system that raised power rates by up to sixtyfold for some households.

The electricity reform seeks to reduce state losses and improve supply reliability amid high gas consumption for power generation, which requires nearly 10 million cubic meters of gas every day.

Syria is also carrying out several development projects across the nation.

Earlier this month, energy authorities announced that the war-torn country will build four new gas power plants with a total capacity of 4,000 megawatts, along with several solar energy projects, under a final agreement reached with a consortium of international companies, state news agency SANA reported.

The deal represents one of Syria's largest strategic energy projects since 2011, and forms part of the country's broader plan to rehabilitate the national electricity grid, enhance operational efficiency, and secure a sustainable and stable power supply, according to the report.

Syrian energy affairs chief Mohammad al-Bashir described the project as "a major milestone" in the rehabilitation of Syria's energy infrastructure, and "an important step" toward Syria's long-term goal of achieving energy self-sufficiency.

According to SANA, the plan includes the construction of a 1,200-megawatt combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Aleppo in northern Syria, a 1,000-megawatt plant in Deir Ezzor in the east, another 1,000-megawatt facility in Zayzoun, and an 800-megawatt plant in Mhardeh in rural Hama province. In addition, a series of solar energy projects with a combined capacity of 1,000 megawatts will be developed at four different sites.

Syria faces acute electricity and energy shortages due to prolonged conflicts and sanctions.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The electricity price hike by 60 times is brutal! Even with fuel price cuts, ordinary families must be suffering. This feels like giving with one hand and taking away with the other. 😟
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Aditya G
Interesting to see how global crude prices affect domestic fuel costs even in conflict zones. The new power plants and solar projects show they're thinking long-term. Hope it works out for them.
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Sarah B
As someone who's experienced power cuts in India, I can understand how crucial stable electricity is. The 4,000 MW capacity addition is massive - equivalent to powering millions of homes. Hope this brings real change.
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Karthik V
The solar energy projects are a smart move. Renewable energy is the future, even in challenging circumstances. Maybe India can learn from their approach to distributed solar projects. 🌞
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Michael C
While I appreciate the infrastructure development, the timing of electricity price hikes right before winter seems poorly planned. The government should have phased these changes more carefully to protect vulnerable citizens.

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