Tunisia hikes fuel prices for 3rd time this year
TUNIS, Tunisia (AA) – Tunisia government raised fuel prices on Thursday, for the third time this year, saying it was triggered by high crude oil prices.
In a statement, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy said the prices of gasoline and gas (diesel) rose by 5-10%.
The ministry said the fuel price hike was triggered by the turmoil of the crude oil prices in global markets, which exceeded the threshold of $101.
Tunisia is going through a severe economic crisis aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic amid the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine.
The North African nation has also been in the throes of a deep political crisis since President Kais Saied ousted the government, suspended the parliament and assumed executive power last year, moves decried by opponents as a “coup”.
Have Your Say!
Have you been affected by the issues raised in this story? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@soundvision.com.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a Muslim Network TV’s representative. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
Tweet: @MuslimNetworkTV
We must take charge of our narrative. Research indicates that 92% of their Muslim coverage is negative. Help us change that.
