In response to reports about a possible fuel price hike, Mohajerani reiterated that the government has no plans to alter gasoline prices. “The gasoline allocated under the rationing system will still be provided at the same prices,” she said.

She added that Iran currently imports several million dollars’ worth of gasoline daily, noting that it is therefore necessary to take measures to manage foreign exchange resources related to fuel imports while also improving people’s livelihoods, developing industries, building infrastructure, and strengthening the national economy.