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Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 23, 2026 15:38 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 23, 2026
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Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/23/iran-government-signals-fuel-price-hike-on-eve-of-new-us-sanctions?traffic_source=rss
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  • ID #25941
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 23, 2026
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