DAMASCUS, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Syrian authorities announced price hikes for fuel and cooking gas on Thursday, citing rising global oil prices, higher transportation costs, and ongoing regional pressures affecting the energy sector.

According to the Syrian Petroleum Company, the price of diesel rose to 88 U.S. cents per liter from 75 cents; the price of 90-octane gasoline increased to 1.10 U.S. dollars per liter from 85 cents; 95-octane gasoline rose to 1.15 dollars per liter from 91 cents; the cost of a household cooking gas cylinder climbed to 12.50 dollars from 10.50 dollars. Industrial gas cylinders rose to 20 dollars from 16.80 dollars.

In remarks carried by Syrian state media, the company said that the measures aim to ensure fuel supply sustainability and service continuity amid regional and international developments.

Syria has faced recurring fuel shortages and energy challenges throughout years of conflict, economic crisis, and international sanctions, leaving many households and businesses struggling with rising living costs.