Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered government institutions and state-owned companies to observe one car-free day each week as the country faces rising fuel costs and regional energy pressures.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered government institutions and state-owned companies to observe one “car-free day” every week following a rise in petrol prices, Iranian media reported.
Under the directive, government offices, public institutions and state-owned companies will begin implementing the initiative as part of efforts to conserve fuel and reduce consumption.
Pezeshkian said the campaign should start with the government, public offices, state institutions and government-owned companies, signaling that the public sector should lead efforts to reduce fuel use.
The move comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran that have contributed to rising pressure on global energy markets. Brent crude rose by $3.22 per barrel, crossing the $101 mark to reach $101.11 per barrel in international trading.
European natural gas prices have also climbed to their highest level in three years, raising concerns about energy supplies ahead of the winter season.
Shipping risks have increased in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while oil tanker movements through the Suez Canal have risen amid concerns over the security and reliability of regional energy supplies.
Pezeshkian also stressed that fuel policies should not impose an additional burden on low-income groups, highlighting the government’s concern over the impact of higher fuel costs on vulnerable sections of society.
The weekly car-free initiative is part of Iran’s broader efforts to manage fuel consumption as higher prices and regional tensions place additional pressure on the country’s energy sector.
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