MP Shuaib Al-Muwaizri revealed that the Economic Committee in the Council of Ministers submitted a recommendation on March 27 “to increase gasoline prices by 25% rather than improve living conditions." The recommendation was submitted and approved by the Council of Ministers on April 2, 2024, with effect from June 1.

Al-Muwaizri called on the government to halt these decisions affecting the people, adding, “We hope the next government will take charge of approving decisions related to enhancing living conditions.”

He also stated, “I informed all representatives during yesterday’s coordination meeting that enhancing living conditions is a top priority for me personally, and I hope representatives will not proceed with any legislative map until everything related to improving living conditions for all citizens is approved.”