Amid the
ongoing war with the United States, fuel shortages have spread through northern
and southeastern Iran, with vehicles queued day and night at stations imposing
strict rationing.
One Zahedan resident waited from 3:30 a.m. yet remained in line hours later for a small amount of gasoline, as attacks on energy infrastructure and distribution restrictions disrupt supplies nationwide.
Authorities consider price adjustments while past price hikes have sparked protests, leaving observers watching public response closely.