# Taiz faces new siege as prices soar

> Yemen's Taiz endures a fresh Houthi blockade, with residents stockpiling essentials as food and fuel costs rise.
- Title: Taiz faces new siege as prices soar · Al Jazeera | Shortify
- Summary: Yemen's Taiz endures a fresh Houthi blockade, with residents stockpiling essentials as food and fuel costs rise. Taiz, a major Yemeni city, is under siege by…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/yemens-taiz-under-siege-again-as-food-and-fuel-prices-rise?traffic_source=rss
- Author: AbdulHakim Helal
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taiz, yemen, houthis, siege, food prices, fuel prices, news, world, politics
## Taiz under blockade again
Taiz, a major population centre in Yemen's southwest, is under siege by the Houthis. Residents are stocking up on water and essentials, fearful of shortages.
## History of blockade
The city endured a devastating Houthi siege between two thousand fifteen and two thousand sixteen, as the Iranian-backed group attempted to capture it from pro-government forces.
## Ongoing control
The Houthis continued to maintain a partial siege in the following years through their control over other access points into the city. Food and fuel prices are now rising.
## Key takeaway

Taiz, a major Yemeni city, is under siege by the Houthis again, forcing residents to stock up on water and essentials as prices for food and fuel climb.