Mohammad-Reza Nematzadeh, also the deputy petroleum minister, added the rationing plan was finalized in the cabinet and petrol quotas would be announced soon.
Fuel smart cards would be issued for all public transports under direct supervision of Interior Ministry, said the official, adding all gasoline-fueled vehicles’ need would be met.
There were 8.3 million cars in the country, out of which 2.3 million belonged to the public service, 150 thousand to the government, and the rest were personal automobiles, he said.
Petrol quota for the public service would be higher than their average daily use, he added.
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Interior and petroleum ministries in a joint statement announced the new conditions of gasoline supply.
The minister added petrol was supplied in all filling stations with smart card as of today.
He expressed hope all smart cards would be distributed by June 7 and the rationing would take effect at that date.
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