National Fuel Distributor denies reports that fuel cards for older vehicles were deactivated

What happened: The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) denied social-media reports that smart fuel cards for cars older than 25 years and motorcycles older than 10 years were deactivated. ▸ Source and details: NIOPDC told citizens the circulated story is not confirmed by the company and asked people to avoid sharing unverified information. It said official updates on smart fuel cards and fuel distribution will be issued only through authorized NIOPDC channels. (Sources cited in Manshur: Dideban Iran, Etemad newspaper, Shargh newspaper, Akharin Khabar) ▸ Additional reporting: Manshur also cited a separate denial of the deactivation claim attributed to Young Journalists Club (YJC).