THE decision by Iran, the No.2 OPEC crude oil producer, to impose petrol rationing to wean itself off fuel imports has sparked angry scenes in the capital where one petrol station was set alight.
Despite its huge energy reserves, Iran lacks refining capacity and must import about 40 per cent of its petrol, a sensitive issue with world powers which are threatening fresh United Nations sanctions in a row over Tehran’s nuclear program. for more click here