The coastal region recently suffered a severe blow from nature, as storms wreaked havoc, resulting in widespread destruction. This led to a 100% increase in the transportation costs of vegetables and fruits to the capital, Damascus, ranging between 2.5-3 million Syrian pounds per shipment.

As if this dire situation was not enough, it coincided with the removal of subsidies on transportation fuel, a genuine disaster for farmers who were already suffering significant losses due to the storms. At a time when they hoped to compensate for part of their losses by selling their crops in the markets, they found themselves facing exorbitant transportation expenses that were beyond their capacity.

Behind this "rocketing" increase are various reasons, starting from the removal of subsidies on transportation fuel, rising labor costs, and truck maintenance, to the expansion of tropical agriculture at the expense of protected crops, which were damaged by the storms.

In contrast, the prices of vegetables and fruits themselves increased by approximately 40% after the disaster that struck the coastal region due to the powerful low pressure system that destroyed plastic houses and damaged crops.

The tragedy of farmers in the coastal region vividly illustrates the suffering borne by the ordinary Syrian citizen. While voices are rising demanding assistance, they find themselves alone, facing the battle for survival against the forces of nature and the economy alike.

This exceptional situation also puts the residents of Damascus between the hammer of rising prices and the anvil of supply shortages. Is there a savior to ease these burdens for them?"