Market impact: Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases

Severity: none Alert worthy: false

Summary

Protests have erupted across Syria, with demonstrators burning tires and blocking highways, in response to increased domestic fuel prices. The protests are internal to Syria and concern local economic conditions.

Impacts

None identified.

Caveats

• Syria is not a significant global producer or consumer of major commodities. Internal protests over domestic fuel prices are unlikely to directly impact global energy, grains, metals, freight, FX, or equity beta markets.