Title: Government Issues Firm Denial of Rumors Regarding Gasoline Price Increases
Introduction
In response to circulating claims, a senior government official has issued a definitive statement denying any plans for a new hike in gasoline prices. The clarification aims to quell public speculation and reaffirm the administration’s commitment to economic stability.
Official Statement: “No Such Plan Exists”
Mehdi Tabatabaei, a government spokesperson, took to the social media platform X to categorically refute the rumors. He stated, “Do not spread falsehoods. There has been no plan for a several-hundred-percent increase in gasoline prices on the government’s agenda.” Emphasizing the administration’s position, he added that even in proposed plans, the focus has been on “maintaining the current price of gasoline with the existing quotas.”
A Prudent Approach to Economic Policy
Further elaborating on the government’s methodology, the official highlighted President Ebrahim Raisi’s specific directive to avoid any decision-making without first preparing the necessary economic and social groundwork. This approach underscores a policy of careful deliberation and a focus on safeguarding public welfare in all economic measures.
Context of the Rumors
The denial comes after recent claims were made by some representatives on the open floor of the parliament, alleging that the government had decided to proceed with a price increase. The official statement directly addresses and dismisses these assertions as baseless.