Fuel Protests Escalate: Shortages Loom

0:00On April 9, protests against skyrocketing fuel prices are hitting their third-day straight with folks blocking streets, fuel depots, and messing up. Public transport all over. The spike comes from that U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, jacking up global oil costs, pushing petrol and diesel through the roof here at home. Government already slashed Xi's duty by 20 cents on diesel and 15 cents on petrol through the end of May, but demonstrators won deeper tax, cuts to ease the pain. Disruptions are real buses sidelined, traffic jammed, and everyday people are scrambling with changed plans or delayed appointments. Officials in the emergency response team warn that if this drags on, we'll see shortages in drinking water, medical supplies, and even school bus runs. Getting hit hard? Stay tuned as tensions build.