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Iran doubled the gasoline rate for consumers above a monthly quota of 110 litres.
The new price is 100,000 rials per litre for those heavy users.
Officials said the change affects about 15 per cent of consumers.
State media linked the move to war, inflation strain, and economic pressure.
Why it mattersThe price hike can deepen household strain and signal tighter wartime economic pressure.
More context
One report said the policy responds to high consumption and a supply-demand gap.
Experts and residents warned the hike could worsen inflation and affordability.