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U.S. Sanctions and Maritime Blockade Spark Gasoline Crisis in Iran

New U.S. sanctions and a maritime blockade disrupted Iran's fuel supply, leading to long gasoline lines in Tehran. Authorities restricted fuel to 20 liters per vehicle, forcing drivers to return multiple times. The crisis has heightened fears of protests and economic instability.

Long lines formed at Tehran gas stations following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions, as Iranians feared price hikes and supply disruptions. The U.S. maritime blockade and disruptions in fuel supplies have led to a gasoline shortage in Iran, with motorists waiting hours at gas stations. Authorities have limited fuel dispensing to 20 liters per vehicle, so drivers have to return to the stations multiple times.

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IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 26, 09:21 AM
Iran faces a fuel crisis: long queues at gas stations

The U.S. maritime blockade and disruptions in fuel supplies have led to a gasoline shortage in Iran. In Tehran, motorists stand in line for hours at gas stations, fearing another war escalation and rising prices. Long queues have formed at gas stations in Tehran. Authorities have limited fuel dispensing to 20 liters per vehicle, so drivers have to return to the...

IndependentLa RepúblicaAug 26, 03:52 AM
Iran Faces U.S. Economic Pressure with Long Gasoline Lines and Fear of More Protests

Long lines formed at Tehran gas stations following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions, as Iranians fear price hikes and potential supply problems.