Families are finding it tough to get by. Money is worth less than it was, and people are working longer hours just to make ends meet. This is taking a toll on daily life, with many having to cut back on essentials.

A naval blockade and sanctions are making it hard for the country to export its main product, oil. This is having a big impact on the economy. More information is available about the effects of these economic challenges and the daily struggles of families, including how they are coping with reduced circumstances and limited access to necessities.