Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei, Chief of Staff to President Masoud Pezeshkian, announced on Monday, August 24, that gasoline quotas in Iran will “definitely” be reduced, though the government has yet to reach a final decision regarding a new fuel price.
Speaking to reporters, Haji-Mirzaei stated that while the decision to cut fuel quotas has been finalized, hesitation remains regarding the exact new price per liter.
The administration of Masoud Pezeshkian previously indicated that domestic gasoline production had declined following recent military conflicts and international sanctions, leaving the government with no alternative to curb consumption other than raising prices or cutting quotas.
Pezeshkian’s Chief of Staff also pointed to the stark disparity between fuel prices in Iran and neighboring countries, stating: “The price gap between the gasoline we provide to the public in Iran and prices across the region is vast, imposing severe financial strain on the government.”
In his remarks, Haji-Mirzaei did not refer to the vast gap between worker and employee wage levels in Iran compared to those in regional or Western nations.
