Syrians face a difficult cost-of-living crisis as the government struggles to revive the economy following the end of the Assad regime.
Many Syrians report that their financial lives have worsened over the last two years. A severe cost-of-living crisis now impacts families across the nation. Citizens recently protested against government decisions to hike fuel prices.
These protests spread across various streets and public squares. Angry crowds blocked roads and burned tires to show their frustration. This marked a major display of public anger under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Next, the government decided to cancel the fuel price increase. Still, citizens worry about what new economic policies might arrive tomorrow. Many people struggle to afford basic items like bread and meat.
Meanwhile, the government previously removed long-held subsidies to manage the economy. Bread prices rose ten times higher than before. These changes hurt farmers and increased transportation costs for everyone.
Also, public sector wage increases failed to keep up with rising costs. Many residents now eat smaller portions to survive the month. Some families cannot even afford medicine for sick relatives.
After that, pensioners shared their struggles with limited monthly incomes. Many rely on selling household items or borrowing money to survive. Aid agencies also cut services due to a lack of funding.
Furthermore, high electricity bills force some families to live in the dark. Residents turn off their refrigerators to on energy costs. Many households now eat only one meal per day.
However, the government has achieved some successes since taking power. It cleared international sanctions and improved some security conditions. The president also regained control of territory in the north-east.
Finally, experts warn that the current economic path is unsustainable. Reconstruction costs remain massive after years of brutal civil war. Syrians hope for better conditions, but many fear future chaos if policies do not change soon.