# Protesters in several countries are taking to the streets as soaring fuel prices drive up the cost of living. Demonstrations have been reported in Syria, Guatemala, Portugal, France and the Philippines as the war between the United States and Iran disrupts global energy supplies. Oil prices have risen above 100-dollars a barrel, pushing up transport and household costs. In Syria, protesters blocked roads and burned tyres, while truckers and other groups in Guatemala have disrupted highways. Governments are facing growing pressure to subsidise fuel or reduce taxes.
Fuel price hikes trigger protests around the world