Gasoline prices have finally increased, contrary to Deputy Mohammad Reza Madani's assurances of maintaining the current rates. Starting mid-December, fuel will be priced at 5,000 tomans per liter when using station cards, resulting in higher costs for those who do not use personal fuel cards. Some stations have reportedly limited fuel dispensing to personal cards due to shortages of "open" cards.

With personal cards only allowing 60 liters per month, many citizens find this insufficient, forcing them to purchase more expensive fuel. Reza Sepahvand, a member of parliament, voiced concerns over the implications of rising fuel prices, emphasizing that price increases should reflect rising incomes to avoid social unrest similar to the crises in 2018. Therefore, the parliament opposes the hike in gasoline prices.