Iranian authorities will begin on Monday evening to make cash payments to the poorest people most affected by rising gas prices, TASS reported referring to ISNA.

According to the agency, about 19 million families will receive subsidies. The amount of payments will depend on the number of family members.

Last Thursday, National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC said that the price per liter of regular gasoline rose to 15,000 rials (12.7 US cents) from 10,000 rials, and a limit of 60 liters per month was set for each private car. Additional purchases will cost 30,000 riyals per liter.