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Tunisians block roads in response to new gas price hikes

Tunisian car owners and truckers are blocking major roads in the country in protest of the government's decision to increase gas prices a sixth time, tightening the noose around Tunisia's working class.
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TUNIS, Tunisia — The Tunisian government decided March 30 to increase fuel prices in an effort to reduce the budget deficit and meet harsh economic reforms requested by international lenders. 

The country’s Ministry of Industry and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises issued a statement announcing that unleaded gasoline prices will increase by 0.08 dinar ($0.027), putting the price of one liter at 2.065 dinars, which is equivalent to $0.68. The new price of one liter of diesel fuel stands at 1.57 dinars ($0.58), an increase of 0.09 dinar ($0.030).

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