The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with security institutions in Iran, reported a reduction in the 3000 Toman gasoline quota on personal fuel cards from 150 liters to 100 liters. Accordingly, it has been announced that the reserve of the 1500 Toman gasoline quota, which was previously 9 months and a maximum of 540 liters, has now been reduced to 6 months and a maximum of 360 liters. With these changes, it will no longer be possible to store more than 360 liters of the 1500 Toman gasoline quota on fuel cards. Experts believe that the changes made in the free gasoline quota are a precursor to future changes in this area. In this regard, a member of parliament stated on December 23 that 'the parliament has given a green light for increasing energy carriers' prices, which is a danger that the government may suddenly raise gasoline or other energy carriers' prices.' Jalal Mahmoudzadeh reported the parliament's green light to the government in the 1403 budget while Tasnim news agency also wrote on Friday, December 8: 'According to the Seventh Development Plan bill, from the second year of this program, which is 1404, subsidized diesel will be distributed solely based on the amount of travel and online waybills, and any excess will be subject to incremental consumption taxes.' Ahmad Vahidi, the Minister of Interior, also stated on Wednesday, December 6, 'One liter of our gasoline is cheaper than one liter of water.' Vahidi emphasized that 'the low price of gasoline automatically increases gasoline consumption.'
The Sound of Rising Fuel Prices in Iran; Gasoline Quotas Reduced
Iran has reduced the gasoline quota on personal fuel cards, signaling potential future increases in fuel prices. This change comes amid discussions in parliament about raising energy prices, raising concerns about economic impacts on citizens. The government is preparing for a shift in energy pricing that could affect everyday life.
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📰 What Happened
Iran has reduced the gasoline quota on personal fuel cards from 150 liters to 100 liters, signaling potential future increases in fuel prices. This decision comes amid parliamentary discussions about raising energy prices, raising concerns about the economic impact on citizens.
- The maximum reserve of subsidized gasoline has been reduced from 540 liters to 360 liters.
- Parliament has indicated a willingness to allow the government to increase energy prices.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has long subsidized fuel prices, but economic pressures and budgetary constraints are prompting discussions about reducing these subsidies.
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