Gasoline price in Iran
In this Persian-language interview, Omid Shokri, an oil and energy correspondent based in Washington, discusses Iran's gasoline situation. He outlines current refinery output—approximately 45 million liters per day at the Persian Gulf refinery and a total national production of about 105 million liters per day—against a domestic demand of roughly 280 million liters. Shokri explains how U.S. sanctions limit Iran's access to modern refining technology, hindering both domestic supply and export ambitions. He argues that a genuine gasoline shortage is unlikely in the short term, but stresses that the government may resort to rationing, price adjustments, or subsidy reforms to manage demand and public discontent. The conversation also highlights political friction: the President, Parliament, and various ministries disagree on the best policy response, each seeking to shift responsibility. Overall, the interview paints a picture of a constrained but still functional gasoline sector, vulnerable to external pressure and internal policy debates.
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