40% Interim Increase in Fuel-Distribution Commissions Announced in Iran
Rate changes apply as an advance while final government approval is pending, IRNA reports
Iran's IRNA reports a 40% interim rise in fuel distribution commissions for gas stations, with gasoline at 900 tomans per liter and diesel at 530 tomans per liter. The increase addresses inflation and rising operating costs while awaiting final cabinet approval. Outstanding 1405 claims will be resolved after the final decree.
Tehran — IRNA reports that Hamid Habibi, Commercial Director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, announced a 40% increase in fuel-distribution commissions as an interim measure effective tonight. The new rates set the per-liter commission at 900 tomans for gasoline and 530 tomans for diesel. The move follows inflation and rising operating costs at service stations and was developed after joint evaluations with the Consumers and Producers Protection Organization, the Plan and Budget Organization, and the Ministry of Oil. The draft rates were sent to the Government’s Economy Sub-Commission for consideration, but final approval by the Cabinet has been delayed. To avoid service disruption and ease liquidity pressures for station operators, the 1404 commission base will be used on an interim basis for calculations, and outstanding claims for the first six months of 1405 will be settled through a mix of credit purchases and cash once the final government decree is issued.