Fuel protests gripping more than 90 countries

 

Protesters in Ecuador hit the streets over the rise in the cost of living

BBC News reports: High costs of living are driving people to protest in the streets against crippling prices. The BBC has mapped all reported demonstrations over fuel since January 2021, revealing a huge increase in protests this year.

Fuel costs affect many aspects of daily life – personal travel, transportation of goods, energy for electricity and heating.

Around the world demonstrators have called for change. They’ve demanded that petrol be made more affordable or available at all.

They’ve sat in peaceful protests and they’ve attacked governments.

Some have paid an even higher price.

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6 Comments

  1. J.John-Charles
    October 18, 2022

    I don’t know about the other countries, but here in the U.S “Biden did it.” Before his reign we paid about $2.40 per gallon in N.J. and because of his actions we once find our selves paying $5.00 for one gallon.
    Biden and his Democrats think we are all fools. They are telling you Russian war against Ukraine which started February 24 is to be blamed, and that is just not true.

    • Sharon S
      October 19, 2022

      Foolish talk mister John Charles. Biden did nothing.The dictator Trump left us in a mess up till this moment we can’t even get our classified documents. Wake man……Giborish talk…….

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      • Braindamage
        October 20, 2022

        Yes Sharon, you only listen to CNN, NBC.. and others.. the fake news net works..
        Biden and his Democrats have caused all the high inflation in the United States now.
        They will be kicked out soon in November…
        MAGA soon…

        • Sharon S
          October 20, 2022

          No I listen to FOX.. News Max and many others very seldom CNN. I read alot. No Democratic is going to take the Senate and the house. Magwaysah Braindamage do you really think that Hershel Walker is the thing. I see how these white Republicans stick to him to get him to LIE and in their eyes he is just another black Yes Man. Be for real. I have always on the Republican side but there is too much prejudice there. You know for sure MAGA is not not coming back. Nothing against him but which president do you know that Abuse women like him. He thinks it is okay to grab them anywhere… He is Bipolar bro!!!!

  2. Cost of Living
    October 18, 2022

    Dominican sometimes behave like the most foolish people, so many that posted degrees over the past weeks and years but they haven’t even understood the basic concept that their Government is accountable to them and not they being slave to their government. The government of Dominica cannot create and sustainable industries except sell passports(our sovereignty) and amass wealth for themselves. Grenada fuel cost could drop to $12 and the people continue to be fooled by a man who cares nothing for poor people. How can people look back and see where Dominica use to be before and look at itbnow after more than 20 years of an administration and still say this government love them. This is a shameful unambitious nation and their are people of age that know better but just to belong they a suffering in silence. The government gets the higher percentage on a gallon of fuel it they cut take a 50% cut Dominicans will pay at least $14 a gallon of gas. What is wrong with you people.

    • Marty
      October 21, 2022

      Very good comment. Dominicans keep on loving Dimples and little cash envelopes. They don’t care about the welfare of their country. Greed is gonna kill them all.

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