Transport Costs Surge as Fuel Hike Cascades Through Economy

Three days after the gasoline price increase, its effects ripple through the Iranian economy. Intercity freight costs rise 25-35%, pushing up the price of produce and consumer goods in urban markets. Public transportation fares increase in multiple cities despite government assurances of subsidized transit. The cascading costs compound the impact of the rial's decline and the elimination of the preferential exchange rate, creating a triple squeeze on household purchasing power.