Diesel Shortage Hits Iran as Drivers Strike in Karaj

25/10/2026

Diesel Shortage Hits Iran as Drivers Strike in Karaj

TEHRAN, Oct 25: A group of drivers in Karaj, west of Tehran, went on strike on Sunday over diesel shortages, with drivers complaining of long queues at fuel stations and uncertainty over whether they would be able to obtain fuel, according to Iran International.

The drivers said they faced lengthy waits each day without knowing whether diesel would be available by the time they reached the pumps, highlighting the difficulties facing transport workers amid persistent fuel-supply problems in Iran.

Iran has experienced long queues at fuel stations in recent months, with diesel shortages particularly affecting truck drivers. Reports have described heavy vehicles waiting for hours, and sometimes overnight, to obtain fuel needed to continue their journeys.

The fuel difficulties have added pressure on drivers whose livelihoods depend on keeping their vehicles on the road. Extended waiting times can disrupt transport operations and reduce the time available for drivers to earn their income.

However, the specific report of a strike in Karaj on Sunday, October 25, could not be independently confirmed through other sources available for this check. The strike and drivers’ accounts should therefore be attributed to Iran International pending further confirmation.