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Iran Faces 15-Million-Litre Fuel Deficit After U.S. Blockade

8/25/2026

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Iranian drivers queue at Tehran stations because the U.S. naval blockade created a fuel shortfall.
The U.S. naval blockade, in place since July 14, has severely limited Iran’s fuel imports.
Iran’s Energy Optimisation Organisation reports a 15 million-litre deficit against a daily demand of 135 million litres.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is expanding secondary sanctions on Iran’s trading partners.

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Iranian drivers queue at Tehran stations because the U.S. naval blockade created a fuel shortfall.
The U.S. naval blockade, in place since July 14, has severely limited Iran’s fuel imports.
Iran’s Energy Optimisation Organisation reports a 15 million-litre deficit against a daily demand of 135 million litres.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is expanding secondary sanctions on Iran’s trading partners.