Iran will roll out a new gasoline pricing and rationing scheme starting early Saturday, introducing higher prices for fueling through station-owned fuel cards and eliminating several categories of subsidized quotas, government officials said.
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that under the new plan, the price of gasoline purchased using station fuel cards will rise to 5,000 tomans (4 cents) per liter. The decision follows a series of meetings held by a dedicated government task force since late November, aimed at addressing rising fuel consumption, import costs and environmental pressures.
Mohajerani stressed that the majority of citizens will see no change in their daily fuel expenses. Around 80% of consumers, she said, meet their needs within the current quota of 160 liters per month, comprising 60 liters priced at 1,500 tomans (1.2 cents) and 100 liters at 3,000 tomans (2.4 cents). The higher 5,000-toman (4 cents) rate will apply mainly to drivers who rely on station fuel cards rather than personal fuel cards.
As part of the reform, gasoline quotas for government-plated vehicles—excluding ambulances—will be eliminated, along with quotas for imported vehicles and cars bearing free-trade zone license plates. Mohajerani said these changes will come into effect simultaneously on Saturday.
The spokesperson also noted that online ride-hailing platforms including Tapsi and Snapp have formally committed not to raise service prices following the implementation of the new policy.
Special provisions have been designed for motorcycles and pickup trucks, while revenues generated from the three-tier pricing system will be directed toward supporting low-income households.
Environmental and supply concerns featured prominently in the government’s rationale. According to official data cited by Mohajerani, mobile sources account for around 60% of Iran’s air pollution, while gasoline imports have been climbing steadily.
The new policy aims to curb consumption, reduce import dependency, promote cleaner fuels, and encourage greater use of personal fuel cards, in line with targets set out in recent national budget laws.
