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Iran prepares for possible gasoline pricing or rationing measures

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  • Fatemeh Mohajerani said July 25 that Iran would introduce gasoline-price or rationing changes, but officials have not selected the format.
  • Iran’s subsidized fuel rates run from 1,500 to 5,000 tomans per liter; Iranian media reported an unconfirmed possible ceiling of 10,000 tomans.
  • Umud Shokri estimated Iran produces about 121 million liters of gasoline daily while consumption reaches approximately 129 million liters.
  • A November 2019 gasoline-price increase preceded nationwide protests and a major crackdown, according to the report.
  • Shokri said the US war damaged fuel depots and distribution networks but offered no reliable evidence of permanently lost large-scale production capacity.

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On July 25, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said gasoline-price or rationing changes were certain and unavoidable, while officials had not determined their form.

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