Peru: Fuel Price Increase Sparks Protests and Government Subsidy
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Protests erupted in Peru's Amazon region after diesel prices doubled in August 2026, reaching 24.6 soles (around $7.28) per gallon. The increase, attributed to international conflicts and Petroperú's financial issues, led to road closures and strikes in cities like Pucallpa and Iquitos. President Keiko Fujimori announced a targeted subsidy of 15-20% for transport workers to mitigate the impact of the price hike.
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