Iran fuel officials warn of gasoline limits after energy infrastructure attacks

Mohammad Sadeq Azimi Far, the chief executive of Iran’s National Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company, said recent attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure – including the South Pars gas field, Lavan refinery and Tehran refinery – have reduced capacity and created serious challenges for a stable gasoline supply. The government is trying to avoid broad price hikes or strict rationing, and is asking the public to help by reducing unnecessary trips, using public transport, walking or cycling, and shifting to CNG where possible.

Around four million dual‑fuel vehicles operate in Iran and roughly 2 500 CNG stations are active, some offering free gas. The oil ministry’s deputy warned that if gasoline consumption remains high, especially during the peak months of August and September, additional consumption‑limiting measures could be introduced. Officials have discussed possible quota adjustments and higher price tiers, but no final decision has been announced.