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Iran Unveils New Gas Pricing Amid Inflation Concerns

12/13/2025

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Iran introduced a new pricing tier for subsidized gasoline, the first major change since the 2019 price hike that sparked protests and a violent crackdown.
The scheme allows motorists to buy 60 liters at 15,000 rials per liter and 100 liters at 30,000 rials, with any extra fuel priced at 50,000 rials.
Economists warn the price increase could worsen inflation, which runs around 40%.

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Iran introduced a new pricing tier for subsidized gasoline, the first major change since the 2019 price hike that sparked protests and a violent crackdown.
The scheme allows motorists to buy 60 liters at 15,000 rials per liter and 100 liters at 30,000 rials, with any extra fuel priced at 50,000 rials.
Economists warn the price increase could worsen inflation, which runs around 40%.