Price of Syria’s ‘White Gold’ Soars

Price of Syria’s ‘White Gold’ soars

Buying large blocks of ice is one of the few ways Syrians can cope with the scorching summer heat. The country's electricity supply has worsened in recent weeks, just as demand for cooling and air conditioning has peaked, despite government promises to improve service and ensure 10 hours of power a day initially, followed by round-the-clock availability. Many Syrians are pinning their hopes on longer electricity hours following recent government…