The areas under the control of the Syrian opposition in north Syria are facing a fuel crisis as a result of the frequent rise in fuel prices, which has led to an influx of oil smuggled from areas controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). After explosive devices targeted the routes commonly used for smuggling, the opposition has pointed the finger at the SDF, which it says is doing this as a means of cracking down on unauthorized fuel sales.
During this time of the year, there is an increase in demand for diesel, most commonly used for heating.