Syria’s AANES raises fuel prices amid criticism by residents
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Monday, social media users criticized the decision to raise the price of fuel in the Autonomous Administration areas, especially as it linked it linked the decision to “the requirements of the public interest.”
On Monday, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria raised fuel prices in its regions from 100% to more than 300%.
The AANES said on its official Facebook account that the decision was “based on the requirements of the public interest and based on a proposal from the Fuel Directorate.”
Many social media users criticized the decision, which coincides with deteriorating economic conditions in light of the collapse of the Syrian pound against foreign currencies, in addition to the drought the region is witnessing this year.
“Resolution 119 is more dangerous than COVID-19,” a person posted, referring to the decision.
Many questioned the “public interest” behind raising prices.
Some feared the expected increase in the prices of materials “starting tomorrow morning,” while others went on to publish pictures and expressions of praise for propane tanks, whose price jumped from 2,500 to 8,000 Syrian pounds.
Some linked the increase in pricing to the Autonomous Administration’s decision to increase the salaries of its workers by 30%, and demanded that the decisionbee annulled.
North Press was unable to reach officials in the AANES to ask about the reasons for the new decision.