Beirut: Head of Lebanon's Land Transport Unions Bassam Tleiss called on the government to immediately begin implementing previously agreed measures after the price of a 20-liter can of gasoline reached $31.32.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Tleiss also urged authorities to pay compensation owed to drivers before Wednesday, warning against any further delay. The unions have been pressing the government for action as soaring gasoline prices continue to impact the livelihoods of transport workers across the country. The call for immediate implementation of agreed measures underscores the urgency of the situation, as transport workers struggle to manage the rising costs.

The unions are concerned that further delays in government action could exacerbate the financial strain on drivers, who are already grappling with the economic challenges posed by the rising fuel prices. The situation has prompted a heightened sense of urgency among transport workers, who are looking to the government for swift resolution to their grievances.