Yemen's Diesel Prices Nearly Double, Halting Construction and Jobs

Diesel in Yemen's government-controlled areas jumped from 25,000 to 45,000 riyals ($17–$30) per 20 litres between January and late July 2026, per Al Jazeera. The US-Iran war disrupted fuel imports Yemen relies on almost entirely. Construction has stalled nationwide; a Taiz labourer cut daily wages from $17 to $13 and still found no work.