The Iranian government spokesperson announced Saturday that raising gasoline prices is unavoidable, citing the burden of fuel subsidies on the state budget. The announcement came as regime-affiliated networks criticized the government for allocating the equivalent of 20 million barrels of oil to the IRGC for military operations while planning to hike fuel costs for the public.
The Iranian government on Saturday signaled that it is preparing to raise gasoline prices, with a government spokesperson stating that the move is unavoidable due to the financial strain of fuel subsidies on the state budget. The statement did not specify the size or timing of the increase.
The announcement comes amid mounting economic pressure on the regime, which has been grappling with the effects of a naval blockade and ongoing military expenditures. According to regime-affiliated networks, the government has allocated the equivalent of 20 million barrels of oil to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for military operations, a move that has drawn criticism as the public faces higher fuel costs.
As The Zioneer has reported, Iran previously canceled its subsidized gasoline quota in June, and industry officials have acknowledged that the blockade is driving up domestic prices. The IRGC has also been the subject of controversy over its budget, with President Pezeshkian previously claiming that oil from government coffers, not taxpayer money, funded IRGC arms.
The announcement is likely to exacerbate public discontent, though the regime has not yet announced a specific timeline for the price hike. The claim about the IRGC budget transfer has not been independently verified.
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