According to market observers in Mogadishu, the price of petrol has climbed from a stable $0.65 per liter earlier this week to $1.15 by Friday evening. The dramatic overnight surge has caught consumers and businesses off guard, raising fears of cascading economic pressure across the country.
President Donald Trump warned Iran’s leaders not to kill peaceful protesters, saying the U.S. is ready to act as unrest over economic conditions grows and casualties are reported.