The Cabinet resolution adopted at its Nov. 5 meeting on “determining gasoline quotas and prices for vehicles” was communicated on Nov. 23 by the first vice president, and the plan took effect on Saturday, Dec. 13. The measure pursues multiple objectives, including enhancing social justice, managing financial resources, diversifying the fuel basket, developing clean fuels, organizing gasoline consumption, preventing an increase in gasoline imports, maximizing the use of personal fuel cards, protecting the environment, reducing smuggling, and promoting equity. The government made the decision amid persistently high fuel consumption in recent years and an urgent need for better energy resource management and consumption optimization.

New Quotas and Prices

Fuel quotas for private passenger vehicles remain unchanged. Each vehicle may still receive 60 liters at 1,500 tomans per liter and 100 liters at 3,000 tomans per liter. The government aims to encourage motorists to use their personal fuel cards.

However, the first- and second-tier subsidized quotas will not apply to government vehicles, vehicles in free trade and special economic zones, imported vehicles, and newly registered vehicles. Gasoline for these categories will be priced at 5,000 tomans per liter, effectively placing part of the fuel cost directly on the government.

For individuals who own multiple vehicles, only one personal passenger car is eligible for the 1,500- and 3,000-toman quotas. The remaining vehicles will receive a quota of 160 liters at the 5,000-toman rate. This approach promotes fair fuel distribution, helps manage consumption, reduces misuse, and sends a clear signal that the country is moving toward sustained reforms and consumption management.

Multiple-Vehicle Owners

Owners of multiple vehicles may select only one vehicle to receive a subsidized quota; the rest will be without subsidized quotas. Issuance of new fuel cards for multiple-vehicle owners whose cards have been voided will be carried out only upon reapplication through the smart fuel card services system of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, and solely under the third-tier rate and quota. The measure supports social equity, prevents abuse, and encourages fair fuel consumption.

Under the resolution, the definition of “multiple-vehicle ownership” applies only to private passenger cars. Other motor vehicles owned by an individual—such as motorcycles or public vehicles owned by natural persons—are excluded. For vehicles with more than one owner, the determining factor for quota removal is license plate ownership.

If a multiple-vehicle owner fails to select a vehicle for quota allocation within the one-month deadline through the system introduced by the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, the fuel card with the highest number of transactions over the previous three months will be deemed the card eligible for first- and second-tier quotas. All other fuel cards falling under the multiple-vehicle definition will be voided.

The online system of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (fcs.niopdc.ir) has been available to the public since Tuesday (Dec. 9) for registration by multiple-vehicle owners. Applicants log in via the National Smart Government Services Gateway (“My Government”), register their vehicles by entering the serial number of the green ownership certificate and the license plate, and—if more than one vehicle qualifies for a subsidized quota—select the vehicle to receive first- and second-tier subsidized quotas.

Online Platform Fleets

Under the government resolution, ride-hailing taxis receive credit-based fuel quotas. After data cross-checking and verification by the Ministry of Interior of Iran, the rial-denominated fuel credit for online taxis is sent to the Targeted Subsidies Organization for deposit into drivers’ accounts.

Monthly fuel caps are set as follows:

 Gasoline vehicles: 200 liters (in addition to 60 liters at the first-tier rate and 100 liters at the second-tier rate)

 Bi-fuel vehicles: 95 liters (in addition to 30 liters at the first-tier rate and 100 liters at the second-tier rate)

 Active motorcycles with fuel cards: 40 liters (in addition to 25 liters at the first-tier rate and 35 liters at the second-tier rate)

Fueling beyond the credit-based quota (200 liters for gasoline vehicles and 95 liters for bi-fuel vehicles) is permitted at stations, but without credit-based subsidies.

Mileage calculation begins from the first kilometer of travel each month. All active platform users—excluding worn-out motorcycles without fuel cards—are eligible for quotas. Imported vehicles and newly registered domestic vehicles operating on platforms whose subsidized quotas are removed will receive quotas based on verified monthly mileage approved by the Ministry of Interior of Iran (200 liters for gasoline vehicles and 95 liters for bi-fuel vehicles).

Newly Registered Vehicles

A newly registered domestic vehicle refers to a zero-kilometer car freshly produced by a factory and receiving its first license plate—not a plate transfer. Accordingly, the newly registered vehicles subject to the removal of first- and second-tier quotas and required to use gasoline priced at 5,000 tomans are factory-new, unused vehicles being plated for the first time. Individuals purchasing a used vehicle, even if they previously owned none, are not covered by this provision, as “newly registered” applies exclusively to vehicles that have never been plated.

Plate Transfers

First-tier (1,500 toman) and second-tier (3,000 toman) gasoline quotas are not cut for vehicles undergoing plate transfers, since the definition of “newly registered” applies only to zero-kilometer vehicles that have never been plated.

Fuel Cards

Fuel cards are tied to vehicles, and the presence or absence of the owner’s name on the card does not affect its validity. During vehicle transfers, the new owner’s identity is verified through the vehicle’s VIN, not the name printed on the fuel card. Therefore, owners do not need to replace fuel cards even if another person’s name appears on them. There is no need to incur costs, wait in line, or obtain a new card. Existing cards remain valid for fueling and monthly recharging. Imported, government, and free-zone vehicles also do not require fuel card replacement.

Decision-Making Task Force

To implement the reforms, a task force comprising the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, the Plan and Budget Organization, the Ministry of Intelligence, the Ministry of Interior of Iran, the Ministry of Oil, and the Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization was formed. The task force is responsible for determining the mechanism and timing for removing gasoline quotas for newly registered, government, and other special vehicles, with decisions guided by economic and social conditions to minimize pressure on the public.

Expanding the Clean Fuel Portfolio

The Ministry of Oil of the 14th administration has placed special emphasis on expanding the country’s fuel portfolio, with the resolution underscoring diversification to reduce emissions. Over the past month, more than 30,000 people have registered on the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company system, and about 27,000 vehicles are in the conversion queue. Around 300 workshops nationwide have been organized to carry out free bi-fuel conversions. All public vehicles—including pickup trucks, taxis, and online taxis—introduced by the Ministry of Interior of Iran can register for free conversion of gasoline vehicles to bi-fuel through gcr.niopdc.ir.

Additionally, calls for free conversion of private vehicles—model year 2018 and newer since August 1404, and model year 2015 and newer since November—have been issued. Applicants can register through the same system. After registration, a workshop is automatically assigned, and the conversion is completed in the shortest possible time at no cost.

Livelihood Support

The government has emphasized that gasoline price reforms are not intended to generate revenue. All proceeds from the third-tier gasoline price differential will be allocated to supporting livelihoods and essential goods. A significant portion of these resources will be directed to lower-income deciles through electronic vouchers. Under the 13th administration, 26 trillion tomans in vouchers were provided, and under the 14th administration, 100 trillion tomans were allocated, benefiting the first seven income deciles.

Motorcycles

Motorcycle fuel quotas will continue as before.

Frequently Asked Questions

In response to rising public inquiries about the details of the new gasoline plan, a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions has been published on the website of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company to provide clarity and address concerns. Key issues—including quota calculations, eligibility, complaint procedures, and details related to public and private vehicles—are explained transparently. The company’s customer response center is available at 09627 to receive new inquiries and continuously update the FAQ section.