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Fuel prices push children on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake into work

Rising fuel costs are forcing children in communities on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake to leave education and work to help cover household expenses.

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The fuel shock is disrupting education and worsening poverty for vulnerable communities.

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  1. On Cambodia's Tonle Sap lake, fuel prices force children to sacrifice education and work to cover costs ↗icsf.net · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC

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