Though an oil-rich nation, Iran imports much of its oil and sells it to its citizens at a subsidized price. When the government instituted rations for subsidized gas, many gas stations were vandalized or burned in protest.
Fast Facts:
- Average price per gallon of gas in Iran: 42 cents USD.
- Iran does not have enough oil refineries to utilize its own resources.
- Many Iranians blame Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for a poor economy and failing to deliver on promises made in his campaign for president.
How much oil and natural gas are exported from Iran to China?(1 Answer)
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The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said that they have signed a “4.7 billion dollar natural gas export deal” (this is a part deal) with National Iranian ...
July 20, 2009: What is the most significant news that happened today.
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Iranian reformists call for a referendum to resolve the political crisis in the country
Anyone else feel like these are more airplane crashes than usual?(1 Answer)
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Actually, there are more crashes than usual. With the recent crash of the Iranian airliner, the total number of deaths this year is already 100 higher than last ...
