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

https://mins.news/en/item/67551

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-21 14:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/21/how-an-economic-squeeze-is-changing-everyday-life-and-work-for-iranians?traffic_source=rss

> Amid fuel shortages, damaged infrastructure and mounting economic pressure, Iran is changing work patterns to reduce energy costs. Government offices will shorten in-person hours and shift remaining work online, while public transport is temporarily free and university teaching may move partly online. Fuel supply gaps, war-related disruption and inflation continue to weigh on households.

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