Title: Official Denial Quells Speculation on Fuel Price Adjustments
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Rumors of Imminent Fuel Price Hike Firmly Denied
In recent days, widespread speculation regarding a potential increase in gasoline prices has circulated within the public sphere. Currently, gasoline in the market continues to be supplied at its existing two-tier pricing structure.
Ministry Issues Strong Rebuttal
In response to these claims, the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Petroleum has issued an official statement. The announcement categorically and strongly denies reports published on certain virtual channels and social media pages that alleged the “supply of free-market gasoline at a rate of 5,500 Tomans from the evening of November 20th, as quoted by the Minister of Petroleum.”
Commitment to Public Tranquility and Legal Action
The statement further clarified that this claim is entirely “baseless.” It emphasized that the dissemination of such incorrect news is done with the objective of creating “public anxiety.” The Ministry of Petroleum has also reserved the right to pursue legal action against such activities.
Official Channels are the Sole Source for News
The announcement concluded by reiterating a key procedural point: any official news concerning the subject of gasoline prices will be announced exclusively through the “Government Information Council.” This underscores the government’s structured and transparent approach to public communication on critical matters.