Iran: Oil everywhere, but not enough to fill gass tanks

Iran is flush with huge oil reserves and cash, but – ironically – a refinery shortage leaves it heavily dependent on imported gasoline and diesel to keeps its cars and trucks rolling.

That’s one reason the country – already beset with serious economic troubles – is desperate to avoid UN sanctions over its nuclear program.

Concern over fuel supplies has become so serious that energy planners are considering a highly unpopular two-tier pricing system.

Khaleej Times