Iran Runs Low on Gasoline as U.S. Navy Blocks Oil Shipments and Strikes Hit Energy Sites

Iranians are waiting in long gasoline lines across the country. The nation is short 15 million liters of fuel each day, the New York Times reported on August 30, 2026. A U.S. naval blockade — where warships stop cargo ships from leaving — has blocked oil exports for months. Attacks on energy facilities have also cut domestic fuel output. The blockade remained in place as of April.