Riots force Yemen to cut fuel prices

The Yemeni cabinet has decided to cut fuel prices, less than a week after 22 people were killed in riots sparked by price rises for petrol, diesel and kerosene.

A Yemeni official on Tuesday said the lower prices would come into effect on Wednesday. Analysts had expected the government to revise its decision to appease public anger.

Price rises caused by cuts in subsidies set off riots in Yemen in the past, often leading the government to revise its decision.