Iran says US naval blockade limits petrol imports

The conflict between Iran and the United States has increasingly involved economic pressure, with the recent naval blockade and counter-blockade on ports. The conflict began on February 28, with Iran subsequently taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei, chief of staff to President Masoud Pezeshkian, indicated that the country's petrol quotas would be subject to review, though further details were not provided.

Furthermore, Ghaempanah criticized Iran's heavily subsidized fuel distribution system, describing it as inequitable. He noted that owners of multiple vehicles disproportionately benefit from these subsidies compared to individuals who do not own any vehicles.

Iran is a major oil producer and historically has some of the lowest petrol prices globally due to extensive fuel subsidies, making any changes to these prices a politically sensitive matter.