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Sharp Increase In Fuel Prices As World Turns Into Dumpster Fire

As the world continues to turn into one large dumpster fire, fuel prices have increased significantly this morning as a result of global conflicts and local supply.

Sharp increase in fuel prices:

UNL 95: 425,000 L.L. (+28,000LL)
UNL 98: 434,000 L.L. (+27,000 L.L.)
Diesel: 427,000 L.L. (+52,000 L.L.)
Gas (LPG): 297,000 L.L. (+9,000 L.L.)
— Beirut.com (@BeirutCityGuide) March 8, 2022

While these crises have impacted fuel prices across the world, they are particularly devastating in Lebanon due to the excruciating economic conditions.

A 20-liter tank of petrol now costs 62% of Lebanon’s monthly minimum wage.

Meanwhile, not to be outdone on humor, the Minister of Energy was spotted at a petrol station yesterday congratulating citizens on fueling their cars.