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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Iran

Look:
One Iranian news agency, ISNA, quoted an official as saying 19 gasoline stations were set ablaze overnight in Tehran after the government's announcement late on Tuesday that rationing would start from midnight.
Good.
Police detained 80 people in the capital over the unrest, the Fars News Agency quoted a judge as saying.
Dead.
Despite its huge energy reserves, Iran lacks refining capacity and must import about 40 percent of its gasoline, a sensitive issue when world powers have threatened new U.N. sanctions in a row with Tehran over its nuclear program.
Nukes.
Seeking to rein in soaring consumption and costly imports, the government on May 22 raised the liter price by 25 percent to 1,000 rials (11 U.S. cents) - still among the cheapest in the world - but rationing was delayed.
Corrupt.
Some drivers scuffled while waiting to fill up their tanks before rationing began.
Pussies.
Private cars will get 100 liters of gasoline a month but less if they also burn compressed natural gas, state TV said. All drivers need electronic "smart" cards to buy fuel.
Walk.
Windows at the one in Pounak were smashed, six pumps wrecked and walls blackened. State radio blamed "opportunistic elements".
"Jews".
"Last night's riots were an expression of the anger of people with lower incomes,"
Everyone.
"Either they are going to offer (extra fuel) at a high price or there is going to be black market at a high price,"
Tough.
Haeri said Iran had no choice but to curb consumption because of the burden on state coffers.
GWB.

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