Government Weighs Three Scenarios to Manage 14 Million Liter Gasoline Shortfall

According to EcoIran, Iran's daily gasoline consumption stands at about 135 million liters against daily production of 121 million liters, leaving a daily shortfall of roughly 14 million liters. Citing official Saghab Esfahani, the report said the government is weighing three scenarios to manage the gap: cutting off rationed gasoline supply at stations once the daily cap is reached; keeping the current ration and selling surplus consumption at free market prices; or shifting the subsidy from vehicles to individuals, allocating about 1.1 liters a day to each of Iran's roughly 85 million people, alongside 30 million liters a day for public transport.

Separately, official Oil Ministry data published by Boursenews showed that in just five days, 12 to 16 Mordad 1405, the country consumed a combined 668 million liters of gasoline. The highest daily figure in that span was 140.7 million liters on 12 Mordad, and the lowest was 122.3 million liters on 16 Mordad.