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Iran to raise petrol prices as US war triggers shortages

Iran to raise petrol prices as US war triggers shortages
Financial Times Monday 07 September 2026, 08:34 UTC 1 min read
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Fuel is among the cheapest in the world but authorities warn that subsidies have become unsustainable

Fuel is among the cheapest in the world but authorities warn that subsidies have become unsustainable
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