Speaking Monday during a meeting with the head and members of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Parliament, Mohsen Paknejad said the government is pursuing a range of gasoline management solutions, including optimizing fuel quotas and expanding the use of alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG).

“Our people should know that, given the current economic conditions, no decision beyond the means and capacity of citizens will be made,” Paknejad said, adding that gasoline supply management remains a key priority.

He said the meeting reviewed issues related to the oil industry and national security, including extensive discussions on the social dimensions of gasoline policies.

Paknejad also presented a report on the performance of oil industry workers during the recent 40-day conflict period and said lawmakers provided recommendations that could help guide future efforts.

The minister noted that plans are already underway to restore damaged production units in the shortest possible time. Until the affected facilities return to operation, which he said would not take long, authorities will continue managing supply conditions.

Production Boost Through Spare Refinery Capacity

Paknejad said reconstruction efforts at damaged gas refineries and petrochemical facilities began immediately after the strikes occurred.

He added that initial assessments and reconstruction schedules have already been prepared and that debris removal at four damaged gas refineries is progressing at a suitable pace.

According to the minister, part of the lost production capacity has already been restored by utilizing spare capacity at other refineries, resulting in what he described as significant output gains.

Paknejad said the government is working to bring the remaining facilities back online as quickly as possible.