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Amid ongoing economic instability and skyrocketing energy costs, the Iranian regime has announced a decision to allow private entities to import super gasoline at global market rates. State-aligned Asr-e-Iran confirmed<\/a> on November 12 that \u201cimported super gasoline by private entities is expected to be priced close to international rates.\u201d This move has raised concerns that it is a preliminary step to more widespread fuel price hikes, potentially signaling a repeat of the unrest seen during the 2019 protests triggered<\/a> by gasoline price increases.<\/p>\n The Masoud Pezeshkian administration\u2019s strategy appears to involve introducing a new, high-cost gasoline option to gauge public reaction to inflated fuel prices.<\/p>\n The recent decision is rooted in ongoing energy shortages and increasing fiscal imbalances. Deputy Oil Minister Masoud Pezeshkian recently acknowledged the crisis in an interview published by the Supreme Leader\u2019s office, revealing that the government currently spends $8 billion annually on gasoline imports. Pezeshkian expressed frustration<\/a> at the unsustainable nature of this approach, saying, \u201cWe buy gasoline at roughly 30,000 to 40,000 tomans per liter and sell it for only 1,500 tomans. How long can we continue this?\u201d<\/p>\n Amid Budget Shortfall in #Iran<\/a>, #Pezeshkian<\/a> Government Prioritizes Gas Price Hike Over Security Expenditureshttps:\/\/t.co\/MEzoIUDB75<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) October 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n