War and Sanctions Deepen Iran's Fuel Crisis The recent surge in fuel shortages across Iran has left drivers queuing for hours at filling stations, sparking widespread frustration.
The war with Iraq and ongoing US sanctions have undoubtedly exacerbated the crisis, but they are merely symptoms of a deeper structural problem.
Iranian motorists have grown accustomed to subsidized gasoline prices, artificially low due to the government's reluctance to confront its own economic realities.