How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians

Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages. Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns as a way to save on fuel and energy amid struggles with shortages, damaged infrastructure and mounting economic pressure. Tehran, Iran – Amid dire fuel shortages and mounting economic challenges, the Iranian government is seeking cost-saving measures for government workers and other citizens to deal with the crisis. On Saturday, the government set office attendance hours for 8am to 1pm from September 23 to the end of the current Iranian year (late March 2027), with the remaining contractual hours to be completed remotely.

Agencies must also designate one day a week when employees and managers travel to work by public transport. In recent days, government ministers have released videos showing themselves using the metro to commute to work as part of the campaign. Metro and bus rapid transit (BRT) systems will also be free of charge until mid-November in a bid to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home. Worn-out government vehicles will also be replaced with electric, gas-powered or hybrid alternatives, although this is expected to take years to implement. The reopening of universities is expected to be staggered and partial, with some lessons shifted online by authorities. Government-linked