{
  "id": 3936158,
  "title": "Iran-Krieg: Hamsterkäufe in Teheran: Lange Schlangen an Tankstellen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/iran-krieg-hamsterkaufe-in-teheran-lange-schlangen-an-tankstellen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:05:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/iran-krieg-hamsterkaeufe-in-teheran-lange-schlangen-an-tankstellen/100250385.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In the Iranian capital of Tehran, fears of supply shortages have led to long queues outside petrol stations during the night. Residents reported vehicle owners waiting in lines up to a kilometer long. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the problems resulting from the war launched by the USA and Israel against the country at the end of February during a cabinet meeting. He called for government vehicles to practice frugality, as reported by business news agency Ilna. The public must cooperate, said officials. On Monday, Tehran saw the most fuel pumped in the year so far, according to the website Khabaronline, citing government sources. Some petrol stations had to temporarily halt operations due to running out of fuel, said Fereydun Jasemi, the regional manager of the National Oil Company. Rumors of fuel shortages on social media were cited as the reason for the record demand. During the heaviest US-Israeli attacks in March and early April, Iran's energy facilities, including parts of the oil and gas industry and fuel depots, were bombed. The government claimed that damaged infrastructure was repaired in parts. The government spokesman said that no \"sudden shock\" would occur, according to a statement on X by Abbas Pasuki. Initial changes to petrol rationing would not affect the rationing limits. To maintain \"calm in society\", some politicians have been warned who had given interviews on the topic of petrol. Petrol in Iran is heavily subsidized, with electronic payment cards allowing car owners to fill up to 60 liters per month at a discounted price. Prices at some petrol stations were recently rationed. Rumors of possible price hikes have appeared repeatedly in the past. Seven years ago, an increase in petrol prices sparked nationwide protests, primarily carried out by members of the working class. The state violently suppressed the demonstrations, resulting in several hundred deaths. These events became known as \"Bloody November\".",
  "summary": "In der iranischen Hauptstadt Teheran warten plötzlich Autofahrer auch um 2.00 Uhr nachts auf Benzin. Die Regierung weist die Sorgen zurück.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tehran residents face long petrol lines up to a kilometer during war",
    "President Masoud Pezeshkian urges government frugality amid shortages",
    "Record fuel pumping in Tehran Monday despite rumors of supply issues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}