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Roads blocked in Beirut and Khaldeh in protest over fuel price hike and VAT

17-02-2026 | 05:21

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Roads blocked in Beirut and Khaldeh in protest over fuel price hike and VAT

Protesters blocked several roads in Beirut and Khalde on Tuesday, including the Ring Bridge, in objection to rising gasoline prices and the value-added tax.

The road closures caused traffic congestion in parts of the capital as demonstrators voiced anger over the government's decision to raise fuel prices and impose VAT measures.

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