Subsidized Diesel Begins
Syria began distributing subsidized heating diesel on 9 November 2026 at a price of 115 Syrian pounds (SYP) per liter, starting in the provinces of Hama, Daraa, and Tartus. Officials said the rollout would widen to other provinces in stages.
The subsidized fuel comes from local refinery output and is directed toward heating as winter sets in. The three provinces mark the first phase of a plan set to reach the rest of the country in stages.
One Hundred Liters per Family
Each eligible household is allotted about 100 liters of diesel. The head of the energy committee in the People's Assembly put the program at roughly one million families and a total of around 100 million liters, running for about three months.
Distribution is carried out under provincial supervision through governorate executive offices and regional administrations, with no central ministry named as overseeing it.
Tiered Fuel Pricing
The subsidized rate sits well below the prices Syrians pay for other diesel grades. The standard grade sells at 175 SYP per liter, while 150 SYP applies to certain productive, service, and heavy-vehicle uses.
Diesel had climbed from 125 to 175 SYP per liter in September 2026, an increase attributed to higher global costs and the temporary shutdown of the Baniyas refinery.
Relief for Winter
By routing locally refined fuel to households at the lowest tier, the plan aims to ease heating costs for about one million families through the coldest months. Agriculture and other eligible groups are also covered by the subsidized supply, which is kept separate from the two higher-priced grades already in circulation.
The quantities and price were set out publicly as distribution opened, though the plan's reach beyond the first three provinces was described only as a gradual expansion to follow in the weeks ahead.