Iran is facing a severe gasoline shortage made worse by a US naval blockade reimposed on July 14, 2026, which cuts off access to refined fuel imports. The country produces roughly 121 million liters of gasoline per day while consuming 135 million liters, leaving a daily deficit of 14 to 15 million liters previously filled through imports. US and Israeli strikes damaged Iranian refining infrastructure earlier in 2026, further reducing domestic output. In Tehran, petrol stations have limited refills to 20 liters per vehicle, and formal rationing remains under consideration. This dependency on refined product imports, a structural issue for decades, is now exacerbated by the combination of the blockade and damage to industrial facilities.
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