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Chile transport workers block roads over fuel prices
Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers shut down highways across Chile on Tuesday, demanding relief from diesel prices that have surged 74% since March.
In brief
Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers shut down highways across Chile on Tuesday, demanding relief from diesel prices that have surged 74% since March. Transport workers in Chile blocked highways on Tuesday to protest surging diesel prices, with talks between government and protest leaders failing to reach agreement…
Drivers block Chile's highways
Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers in Chile began protesting on Tuesday, gathering in convoys to halt traffic along major routes. They are demanding relief from surging diesel prices.
Diesel prices up 74% since March
The average price of diesel has risen 74% since March, according to industry groups. The war in Iran has driven up fuel costs across the country.
Talks fail, government warns of action
Talks between government officials and protest leaders broke down on Tuesday with no agreement reached. Economy Minister Daniel Mas warned that at some point the government will have to clear the highways.
“at some point, we will have to clear the highways”
The bottom line
Transport workers in Chile blocked highways on Tuesday to protest surging diesel prices, with talks between government and protest leaders failing to reach agreement.
