
Iran's top security body has ordered local journalists not to report on problems caused by petrol rationing, a day after its surprise introduction.
Angry motorists have reacted violently to the curbs, attacking up to 19 petrol stations in the capital, Tehran.
I don't know what all the Iranians were complaining about. They pay less than $.50 per gallon.
Oh, wait. I remember now. The Iranian government regulates the price of gas. That $.50 per gallon is a price ceiling. They want to make sure all the poor people can afford gas.
What good is affordable gas if there is no gas to afford?
Banning bad news doesn't solve the problems. Why does Iran need to ration gas anyway?
They have oil but no meaningful way to refine the oil. I believe almost all their gasoline is imported.
Why haven't they used the oil money to build refineries?
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