Iran's electricity deficit grows as summer heat spikes demand; government plans fuel imports to ease shortfall.
Iran faces a widening gap between electricity supply and demand as summer heat drives up consumption. Economic strain from the war is limiting government options, and fuel imports are expected as demand exceeds refinery output.
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