Iranians walk past a gas regulator in front of a building in the capital Tehran on December 17, 2024, after a decision by the Tehran Chamber of Trade Unions and Guilds to limit opening hours in an attempt to tackle severe energy shortages in the country. The fuel crisis has already led to frequent power cuts in Tehran in recent weeks and nationwide closures of schools and businesses. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)