Rising fuel and food prices put strain on residents of Garkî Legê

Residents of Garkî Legê say rising diesel prices have had a direct impact on the prices of various goods, particularly food, at a time when prices are increasingly out of line with household incomes. This has made it more difficult to meet daily needs, especially for low-income families.

Bessam Mohammed told ANHA agency that rising prices have become a major burden on citizens, noting that higher diesel prices directly affect the prices of various goods, particularly food.

Mohammed called on the Syrian transitional government to find practical solutions and take into account the burdens facing residents, urging it to take measures to ease their living difficulties.

He added that citizens need the relevant authorities to intervene and support them, particularly as some goods are brought in through border crossings and incur additional costs. He called for reducing these burdens, listening to residents’ demands and ensuring access to basic necessities at prices compatible with their purchasing power.

For his part, resident Abdul Qader Suleiman said price increases had affected a wide range of goods, noting that traders attribute the increases to higher customs duties imposed on goods entering through border crossings, particularly items such as sugar and cooking oil, which further increases the burden on citizens.

Suleiman said the prices of several food products had risen significantly in recent months, explaining that continued increases in food and fuel prices have a greater impact on low-income families.

He called for reducing the price of diesel and lowering customs duties on imported goods to help curb price increases and ease the financial burden on citizens.

Meanwhile, resident Nawaf Ahmad called for tighter market monitoring and price controls, pointing to significant differences in prices between shops. He urged the relevant authorities to strengthen oversight and monitor prices to curb violations.

Ahmad also highlighted another problem facing citizens: the use of the old Syrian currency. He said some shops refuse to accept the old currency, while citizens are struggling to obtain the new Syrian currency.

He called on the relevant authorities to resolve the issue and ensure the availability of the new currency to prevent further burdens on residents.

Ahmad also called for stronger oversight, with regulatory authorities conducting regular market inspections and monitoring prices, stressing the need for measures to curb violations, regulate markets and ease the living burden on residents.

The rise in fuel and food prices comes as residents face growing economic challenges, prompting calls for government intervention to regulate markets, curb price increases and reduce the fees and costs that contribute to higher prices for basic goods.

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ANHA