Global diesel price surge fuels inflation and economic hardship

By Al Jazeera English

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Rising diesel prices are putting growing pressure on economies and households worldwide, affecting transportation, agriculture, food prices and healthcare. In Syria and Bolivia, higher fuel costs are driving inflation and sparking public protests. In Europe, consumers are facing sharply higher fuel bills and some are turning to electric vehicles. In the United States, diesel prices have reached record highs. The situation is particularly severe in Gaza, where fuel shortages are forcing hospitals to adopt austerity measures that threaten patient care. Supply disruptions linked to strikes on Russian infrastructure and instability in the Middle East are adding to pressure on global fuel markets. Al Jazeera's Michael Appel reports Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/alj

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