Rising fuel prices squeeze farmers in western Afghanistan

Rising fuel prices squeeze farmers in western Afghanistan

Farmers in western Afghanistan say a sharp rise in fuel prices is driving up agricultural costs and cutting into already limited earnings, adding pressure to rural livelihoods. In Herat province, where many farmers rely on tractors to plow their land, the price of petrol has climbed to about 68 afghanis (roughly $0.95) per liter for regular fuel, according to local residents. That marks a significant increase from around 53 afghanis in recent mo…