Syrians struggle with soaring prices after Assad

· Economy · Syria

Syrians are struggling with soaring prices as the end of subsidies and rising costs drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government during a fragile post-Assad recovery.

Why it matters:Economic pain in the post-war transition could undermine the new government and stability in a strategically important region.

Key points

  • End of subsidies and rising prices are driving discontent
  • Support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government is being tested
  • The unrest comes during a fragile post-Assad recovery

Sources (original reporting)

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