Is it permissible to sell fuel on the black market if it was received from a gas station at a fixed price, given the large price difference between the station's price and the black market price?
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Trading fuel on the black market is prohibited if it harms people, in accordance with the : "There should be no harm nor reciprocating harm." However, if no harm results, there is no objection to an individual selling their share at a price agreed upon by both parties, even if it is much higher than the purchase price, as Islamic law does not specify a limit for profit. Nevertheless, a Muslim should not be greedy and should prioritize ethical and humanitarian considerations, in line with the hadith: "May Allah have mercy upon a man who is lenient when he sells, when he buys, and when he demands his rights."
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