Iran faces three options amid fuel shortages
Iran is facing a severe gasoline crisis, with consumption reaching 135 million liters daily, compared to an production of around 112 million liters. This gap doubles the need to import at least 15 million liters daily from abroad. The Iranian government is currently considering three scenarios to alleviate the crisis: the first involves pumping the same amount of fuel into gas stations without adjusting prices; the second proposes distributing the available quantities and selling any excess consumption at non-subsidized prices; the third allocates quotas for essential sectors such as public transportation and drivers during working hours, with the remaining amount distributed to citizens based on a monthly quota. This crisis leads to inflation and a decline in oil reserves. Additionally, reliance on old cars and increased smuggling further escalate fuel consumption. The government is seeking solutions that balance reducing consumption with maintaining social stability, including the possibility of raising fuel prices or adjusting subsidy distribution, while emphasizing that citizens will be informed before any decision is implemented.
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