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Haiti: Fuel Hike Worsens Food Insecurity

02/04/2026
On April 2, 2026, Haiti's government announced a 37% increase in diesel prices and 29% in gasoline, triggering street protests in Port-au-Prince. With gangs controlling an estimated 90% of fuel distribution, the price hike is compounding an already severe food security crisis.
Cita (Ground News, 2026)
Fuente Ground News. (2026). Haiti fuel-price hike deepens hunger and triggers protests.