Iran says cyberattack behind widespread disruption at gas stations
"The disruption at the refuelling system of gas stations... in the past few hours, was caused by a cyberattack. Technical experts are fixing the problem and soon the refuelling process...will return to normal," state broadcaster IRIB said in a statement.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 03:25 | 26 October 2021
- Modified Date: 03:25 | 26 October 2021
A cyberattack disrupted the sale of heavily subsidised gasoline in Iran on Tuesday, state media reported, causing long lines at gas stations across the country.
"The disruption at the refuelling system of gas stations... in the past few hours, was caused by a cyberattack," state broadcaster IRIB said. "Technical experts are fixing the problem and soon the refuelling process...will return to normal."
The disruptions came ahead of the second anniversary of a November 19 increase in fuel prices which led to widespread street protests in which hundreds were reported to have been killed by security forces.
The oil ministry said only sales with smart cards used for cheaper rationed gasoline were disrupted and clients could still buy fuel at higher rates, the ministry's news agency SHANA reported.
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