Citizens unable to afford sudden fuel price increases during economic crises and geopolitical instability

Iranian citizens face unpredictable and sudden fuel price hikes triggered by government policy changes and international sanctions, creating immediate financial hardship for transportation, heating, and daily living costs. Current solutions fail because price controls are ineffective, fuel subsidies are unsustainable, and citizens have no advance warning or budgeting mechanism to prepare for these shocks. The problem is acute in countries with volatile geopolitical situations where fuel prices can spike dramatically overnight.