The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company stated that there is no shortage in fuel supply and people should not pay attention to rumors about changes in gasoline prices. These remarks were made following disruptions observed at some fuel stations in recent days.
Disruptions at Fuel Stations
At eleven o'clock this morning, fuel stations nationwide experienced a widespread disruption. During this time, a rumor about a cyber attack as the cause of this disruption was raised. The collection of free fuel cards at gasoline stations to limit the use of these cards began on Sunday, leading to problems for the public.
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Social and Economic Consequences
Disruptions at fuel stations, especially in metropolitan areas like Tehran, have caused long queues and traffic in these areas. Some reports indicate that in some stations, the outage of fuel dispensers includes up to one-third of capacity. This situation, in turn, has led people to purchase more fuel and increased traffic in these areas.
The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company emphasized in his statements that there has been no significant change in fuel quotas and the existing rumors in this regard are unfounded. He also advised people to disregard these rumors and refuel calmly.
Active Presence in Fuel Supply
The spokesperson for the fuel station sector also referred to a new record in gasoline consumption savings by the public, stating: "The people of Iran have shown that they can save fuel even in difficult conditions." He also reported the round-the-clock activity of 90,000 people in supplying and distributing fuel in the country.
In recent days, rumors about a possible increase in gasoline prices have also been circulated. Some speculations suggest that the price of gasoline with a station card or personal fuel card will be 5,000 tomans. This has led to increased concerns and further rumors among the public.
History of Similar Disruptions
In mid-July, the operations of hundreds of train lines across Iran were delayed due to disruptions caused by cyber attacks, and in some cases, were even canceled. At that time, passengers faced messages about significant delays due to the cyber attack. These similar experiences indicate that disruptions in national infrastructure can easily fuel rumors and public concerns.
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