Mohammad Motaqi, speaking on to state TV, said the company has taken steps to secure feedstock for downstream industries. Some petrochemical plants are currently offline, he said, but technical measures are underway to restore operations and recover part of the lost capacity.

He added that facilities still in operation continue to produce steadily, with a focus on maintaining maximum output.

Motaqi said that in market segments facing shortages and requiring imports, the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, along with commercial units, will help supply needed materials and products for downstream industries.

He emphasized that to ensure timely supply and prevent disruptions for the public, the company is coordinating with the Central Bank of Iran and the Iran Mercantile Exchange.

Addressing oversight of raw material distribution, Motaqi said the market can generally be divided into supply management and demand management.

On the supply side, he said feedstock is provided through production at petrochemical plants, a responsibility of the Oil Ministry and the NPC. This includes securing feed and energy for production and supplying the market, particularly through the commodity exchange.

On the demand side, he said the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade manages distribution by allocating quotas to downstream manufacturers.

Motaqi said the market regulation task force has introduced measures, in coordination with relevant agencies, to better target quotas and prevent diversion to speculation or the open market.

He added that steps have also been taken to curb indirect smuggling of raw materials or their conversion into products that are not a national priority under current conditions.

During this transition period, he said, the goal is to allocate quotas to genuine producers and units that meet essential national needs by converting raw materials into finished goods.

Motaqi also stressed the role of consumption management in balancing the market, particularly in reducing plastic use.

Need to manage plastic consumption

He said many countries are focusing on managing plastic consumption and that high dependence on plastic, especially in packaging, is not necessary in all sectors.

For example, he said plastic use in packaging bottled water and other products can be optimized, which is also important from an environmental standpoint.

Motaqi called on the public to cooperate, noting that simple actions — such as declining extra plastic bags when buying bread — can significantly reduce consumption.

He said that while much of modern life depends on petrochemical products, better consumption management can ease pressure on the industry.

He added that in key sectors such as flour packaging, pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment, supplies have already been secured and will continue, and there are no issues in these areas.