According to state media reports, the government's gasoline price increase will take effect at midnight on December 22. This legislation will impact all vehicles in the country, directly or indirectly affecting citizens' lives.

At the beginning of December, when the announcement was made regarding the price hike, alarms were raised by members of Khamenei's parliament. One member questioned how a sudden increase in gasoline prices could occur without causing social repercussions similar to those seen in the November 2019 protests.

This situation indicates the perilous trap the Khamenei regime finds itself in, with the country's economy on the brink of collapse. Factors such as widespread corruption, destruction of production, heavy spending on missile and nuclear projects, regional proxy operations, and resulting sanctions have drained the treasury. Over the years, Khamenei has exploited various means to secure funds from the public; now, the gasoline price hike poses significant risks.

Khamenei is acutely aware that raising gasoline prices is approaching the societal red line. The public, already burdened by inflation and rising costs, could ignite with the slightest spark. However, economic pressures compel him to venture into this perilous territory, where each step could lead to an explosion of discontent.

The accompanying video explores whether the rise in gasoline prices will fuel the anger of the Iranian people and accelerate the regime's downfall.