Drivers queue at a petrol station in Tehran. AFPShow caption: Drivers queue at a petrol station in Tehran. AFPVideos and images circulating online show lines of cars stretching around filling stations
Long queues have formed at petrol stations across Tehran, with several closing or experiencing disruptions, particularly in eastern and southern areas.
Panic buying is driving a surge in demand, with distribution running approximately 30 per cent higher than usual amid fears of tightening supplies.
Similar fuel shortages have spread beyond the capital, with disruptions reported in Kerman and Mashhad.
New sweeping US sanctions are intensifying pressure on Iran's energy infrastructure, compounding existing strains on the country's distribution network.
