[62713] Severe fuel crisis in Iran: Long lines in Bandar Abbas
[62713] Severe fuel crisis in Iran: Long lines in Bandar Abbas
Residents in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas report a severe shortage of gasoline, while a member of parliament admits to a daily deficit of millions of liters.
The fuel crisis in Iran is worsening
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, a significant distress was reported at gas stations in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas. According to Carmel News - חדשות, local residents reported a "crisis regarding access to gasoline," which led to the formation of long lines at city stations. The report is based on visual documentation broadcast on Iran International.
חדשות 360 | כל החדשות also confirmed the details, noting that local residents are reporting "interruptions in fuel supply." This is further evidence of the complex economic situation prevailing in the country.
The problem is not just local; a member of the Energy Committee in the Iranian parliament admitted that the country is facing a massive daily deficit of about 30 million liters of gasoline. This figure highlights the depth of the energy crisis affecting Iran in recent times.
It should be noted that the reporting sources (which take a critical line toward the Iranian regime) use this report to illustrate the failures in managing the Iranian energy sector.