Petrol Shortage Hits Tehran Amidst Rising Demand and Infrastructure Damage
Summary
Long queues have formed at petrol pumps across Tehran as shortages spread, with some stations temporarily closing after running out of fuel. Iran’s oil distribution company says the supply system remains stable and blames hoarding and war damage to fuel infrastructure for the disruption.
Key Points
- Long queues and temporary station closures have been reported at petrol pumps in Tehran amid a fuel shortage.
- Iranian media say rising demand stems from war-related damage, US sanctions, and inflation fears.
- The National Oil Production Distribution Company says the national fuel supply system is stable and expects the problem to ease within days.
- Damage to storage and distribution infrastructure in Tehran has complicated fuel delivery in the capital.
