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Gasoline Rationing Begins in Iran

Drivers in Iran are facing limited gasoline rationing. The move follows several price hikes at the pumps, which have more than doubled the cost of filling up vehicles. Iran is one of the world’s largest petroleum producers, but the heavy oil and the lack of refinery facilities mean the country imports much of its gasoline. With inflation already high, some economists are predicting a jump in prices in various areas, leaving the country’s poor in a desperate situation.