Expert: The Iranian government's move to raise gasoline prices is inevitable

Political expert Dr. Muhammad Abbas Naji said, during a radio interview on "Al Arabiya FM," that the move toward raising gasoline prices in Iran has become inevitable, noting that the Iranian government faces a serious problem that forces it to move in this direction. He explained that accumulated economic pressures and the absence of sufficient revenues push Tehran to take corrective steps in fuel subsidy policy, despite the potential social repercussions that may result.

This proposal comes at a time when Iran is suffering from chronic financial imbalances, as subsidized gasoline prices have continued to constitute a heavy burden on the general budget. Any raise in