Iran Plan and Budget Organization energy chief Mohammad Sadegh Karimi said adjusting gasoline prices can reduce consumption through two channels: substitution to alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), and by raising gasoline's share

2026-09-07

Iran Plan and Budget Organization energy chief Mohammad Sadegh Karimi said adjusting gasoline prices can reduce consumption through two channels: substitution to alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), and by raising gasoline's share of household spending, which would gradually change consumer choices and travel frequency.