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Iran raises petrol price amid US economic pressure

Iran increased the price of petrol on September 7, 2026, as the United States intensified economic pressure on the country. The move coincided with the Iranian currency trading at over 2.2 million rials to the US dollar on the black market. The decision reflects ongoing economic strain and the impact of sanctions.

Iran announced a petrol price hike on September 7, 2026, as part of broader economic measures in response to US sanctions. The price increase was reported by multiple outlets, including Hurriyet Daily News and Al Arabiya. The Iranian currency, the rial, weakened significantly, trading at more than 2.2 million rials to the US dollar on the black market on Sunday, according to Free Malaysia Today. The move underscores the economic challenges faced by Iran under sustained US pressure.