Iran Protests in various parts of the country for sudden gasoline price increase
In Iran, protest demonstrations are taking place in various parts of the country and it is reported that casualties are occurring in response to the government's action to raise gasoline prices by more than 50% without prior notice.
The Iranian government has raised the price of gasoline 1.5 times from 15th without prior notice, and will apply the price of 3 times the previous price when purchasing more than 60 liters a month. did.
On the other hand, demonstrations against government decisions are taking place all over Iran, and according to local media, demonstrators blocked the boulevard and in some areas set off gas stations. is.
Of these, in the town of Kerman, in the southeastern part, the demonstrators and the police collided and one person died and many injured people were released.
Iran has been in a difficult economic situation following sanctions from the United States, and the inflation rate is about 30%. The IMF = International Monetary Fund expects the economic growth rate to be minus 9.5%. The
Under these circumstances, the sudden increase in the price of gasoline that is directly linked to civic life has led to a strong rebound from the public, and the government's future attention is drawing attention.