### [2026-05-18](/feed/2026/05/18/index.md)

##### Protests against the 2026 Iran war
# Four people are killed and more than 30 others are injured after deadly nationwide protests and transport strikes triggered by a massive surge in fuel prices. Iran war raises petroleum costs by more than 20% to record highs in Nairobi, Kenya. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://bbc.com/news/articles/cm2p0n44drvo)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/protests-erupt-over-kenya-fuel-price-hikes-strike-strands-commuters-2026-05-18/)

### Changes:

1. Four people are killed and more than 20 others are injured after deadly nationwide protests and transport strikes triggered by a massive surge in fuel prices. Iran war raises petroleum costs by more than 20% to record highs in Nairobi, Kenya.  _2026-05-18 21:36:18 (First version)_
1. Four people are killed and more than 30 others are injured after deadly nationwide protests and transport strikes triggered by a massive surge in fuel prices. Iran war raises petroleum costs by more than 20% to record highs in Nairobi, Kenya.  _(Current version)_

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