# Chilean drivers block key roads as fuel price talks stall

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/transport-workers-in-chile-block-highways-in-protest-over-surging-fuel-prices/
- Published: 2026-11-11T11:34:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T20:51:59+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6e3d895zne7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Chilean transport workers block major roads over rising fuel costs.
- Diesel prices have risen 74% since March, industry groups say.
- Talks stalled, with another meeting expected on Wednesday.

## Summary

Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers in Chile blocked major roads to protest rising fuel costs, disrupting traffic and economic activity. Their action reflects growing pressure on President José Antonio Kast’s government, as talks with protest leaders have stalled and the parties have yet to agree on relief.

The protest is organised by the Fuerza del Norte trade union, which represents about 80% of Chile’s lorry drivers, and the No+TAG movement. Industry groups say the average price of diesel has risen 74% since March, with the increase linked to the war in Iran. Another meeting was expected on Wednesday; Economy Minister Daniel Mas urged dialogue but warned the highways may have to be cleared.

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