Gasoline Rationed Again, Exorbitant Rise in Prices

Petrotahlil :The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced Friday that gasoline has been rationed and prices raised by at least 50%.

“Private car owners can buy 60 liters of subsidized gasoline every month with a fuel card at 15,000 rials (13 cents) per liter, up 50%. Additional purchases (maximum 250 liters a month) will cost 30,000 rials (26 cents) per liter, up 200%,” IRNA quoted the state-run NIOPDC as saying.

Motorists wanting more than 310 liters a month must fill up with the cards of gas station attendants. Premium gasoline, marketed as ‘super’ costs 35,000 rials (30 cents) per liter.

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