Five Killed in Family Land Dispute

A family dispute in the town of Dier Hafir in eastern Aleppo led to the killing of five people, according to Syria TV on Tuesday. The clashes erupted between two families over a land ownership disagreement.

Details of Security Intervention

Internal security forces intervened to contain and disperse the confrontations in the town. Syrian media confirmed that the clashes were specifically due to the family dispute over ownership of a piece of land.

Broader Economic Context

The incident coincided with recent protests across several Syrian regions, opposing a government decision to raise fuel and gas prices. These protests included blocking major roads using burning tires.

Ministry of Energy Explanation

The Syrian Ministry of Energy stated that the increase in refined petroleum product prices stems from an "exceptional rise in the global cost of securing these products." The statement described the adjustment as temporary, aimed at ensuring continued supply and availability of refined petroleum products in the local market.

Global Impact on Local Market

The ministry added that the Syrian market is directly affected by rising global costs for securing gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil.