Tighter sanctions have led to uncertainty. People are waiting for extended periods to fill up, with wait times exceeding two hours. A possible reduction in subsidies is being considered by officials as they try to cope with the situation.

Some individuals are taking precautions, such as filling up when their tanks are half full. The latest measures are part of an effort to extract concessions.

Further details on the situation and its potential impact are available from the source, which reports on the effects of the sanctions and the responses of those affected.