Fuel price increases have sparked unrest, with diesel up 40% and gasoline rising as much as 28%. These hikes are a result of rising global costs and disruptions to domestic supply. A country's limited ability to produce crude oil has exacerbated the issue, with production falling short of demand.
Protests and road blockades have occurred in response to the price increases. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The crisis is also affected by refinery constraints, including a major overhaul at a key facility. This has worsened the country's reliance on imported energy supplies.
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