Speaking during a virtual parliamentary session, Paknejad said Iran currently produces about 110 million liters of gasoline per day, which represents the country’s maximum production capacity. He noted that around 30 million active smart fuel cards are in use nationwide under the current fuel-rationing system.

Paknejad said fuel consumption can be managed through a combination of measures, particularly if the country relies solely on domestic production and faces constraints on fuel imports.

He stressed that the infrastructure needed to connect bank cards to fuel cards is already in place, but progress depends on cooperation from the Economy Ministry. “No effective action has been taken so far, and the issue requires further follow-up,” he said.

The minister added that several other fuel-management initiatives are under review. While the Oil Ministry is responsible for fuel production, supply, transportation and distribution, he said public cooperation is essential to ensure long-term energy security.

Paknejad argued that fuel-allocation models based on national identification codes could improve social equity. He also suggested that a voucher-based approach, similar to existing subsidy programs, could be considered as a long-term solution to fuel management challenges.

He emphasized that the government is still evaluating various proposals through a dedicated working group and called for broader consultation on ways to curb fuel consumption.

Separately, Paknejad said damage assessments are underway at energy facilities affected by recent attacks. He noted that debris removal and engineering inspections are required before determining which equipment can be repaired and returned to service.

According to the minister, debris-clearing operations conducted by the National Iranian Oil Company and the National Iranian Gas Company are about 80% complete.