restriction of refueling in the border areas; The government's new test to curb fuel smuggling The implementation of the fuel card coding program began in four border cities of South Khorasan in order to fight smuggling, organize the distribution of petroleum products and reduce the load at gas stations. A program that, in addition to the need to protect the national capital, faces challenges with regard to easy and fair access to fuel for the residents of the border areas, travelers and passing vehicles.