Under the plan, quotas for government vehicles — except ambulances — as well as imported vehicles and cars registered in free zones have been removed. These vehicles must now refuel at the free-market rate of 5,000 tomans per liter.

Private vehicles will continue to receive a monthly quota of 160 liters, including 60 liters at the subsidized rate of 1,500 tomans per liter and 100 liters at a second-tier rate of 3,000 tomans per liter. Any additional consumption will be supplied using station cards at the free-market rate.

Fuel credits for online drivers

The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said drivers and riders active on online platforms will receive additional fuel support in the form of separate monetary fuel credits, on top of the general quota.

Monthly credit allocations are set at 200 liters for gasoline-powered cars (in addition to the 60-liter first-tier and 100-liter second-tier quotas), 95 liters for dual-fuel vehicles (in addition to 30 liters and 100 liters), and 40 liters for motorcycles (in addition to 25 liters at the first-tier rate and 35 liters at the second-tier rate).

Under the mechanism, drivers initially purchase fuel at the free-market rate of 5,000 tomans per liter. After mileage is calculated by the Interior Ministry, the government will deposit the difference between the second-tier price (3,000 tomans) and the free-market price directly into drivers’ and riders’ bank accounts.

Imported vehicles and newly registered domestic vehicles operating on online platforms, whose subsidized quotas have been removed, will also be eligible for monthly fuel credits based on verified mileage — 200 liters for gasoline vehicles and 95 liters for dual-fuel vehicles.

The distribution company said online platforms are required not to increase trip fares due to higher fuel prices, and that dynamic pricing based on supply and demand will remain in place.

Rules for multiple car owners

The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. said only one private passenger vehicle per individual with multiple cars will be eligible for subsidized fuel — 60 liters at 1,500 tomans and 100 liters at 3,000 tomans per month.

To implement the rule, the smart fuel card services portal at fcs.niopdc.ir became available Tuesday, Dec. 18. Eligible owners can log in through the national smart government services gateway and register vehicle ownership documents and license plate information to select one vehicle for the subsidized quota.

The policy is based on individual ownership, and no decision has been made regarding household-level limits.

The multiple-vehicle definition applies only to privately owned passenger cars. Motorcycles and public-service vehicles owned by individuals, such as pickup trucks and taxis, are exempt.

Owners who fail to select a primary vehicle within one month will retain the fuel card with the highest number of transactions over the past three months. Other cards will be canceled and reissued only upon reapplication and at the free-market rate.

The government said the plan aims to manage fuel consumption, reduce gasoline imports, support low-income groups and curb air pollution. Officials said most consumer demand is expected to be met through subsidized and credit-based quotas, minimizing reliance on station fuel cards.