Iran fuel rations spark anger, rioting


	Iran fuel rations spark anger, rioting

The REAL Napster

6-27-2007 1:44 PM

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iran, fuel rationing, shortages, riots, anger, oil

The REAL Napster says:

Hmm... Iran is swimming in oil but has to import about 40% of their gasoline.
Sounds like they are in for alot worse soon if their government doesn't pull it's collective head out of the peoples asses.

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