As the country's gasoline crisis has reached a worrying stage, Lahouti, a member of parliament, reported that the gasoline deficit averages 8 million liters per month. This deficit has significantly increased due to a compound growth of 6 percent in gasoline consumption since 2011, surpassing production.
Increased Demand and Production Imbalance
Lahouti emphasized that this production imbalance has arisen for various reasons, including population growth and the country's economic development. According to him, efforts to compensate for this deficit are currently being felt strongly, but the measures seem insufficient.
On the other hand, Janjan, another member of parliament, disagreed with Lahouti's statements and expressed doubts about this prediction. He believes that the statistics and figures presented are not accurate and that the situation is much better than what Lahouti has portrayed.
Is a Crisis on the Way?
Given the continuation of these disagreements, it seems that the future of the gasoline industry in Iran faces serious challenges. Economic experts also warn about the concerning situation that may arise if this trend continues. If necessary measures are not taken, the gasoline deficit could turn into a serious crisis for the country.
Overall, this issue reflects the depth of Iran's economic challenges and necessitates serious attention from officials.
