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Direct energy credits seen as way to eliminate rent-seeking

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government’s reforms to gasoline and diesel pricing aim to eliminate rent-seeking and capital flight by depositing energy credits directly and fairly into people’s bank accounts.

Parliament committee reviews oil provisions in upcoming budget

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the Parliament’s Energy Committee announced that the oil portion of next year’s budget bill was reviewed by the commission and stated: The amount of oil sales in the 1405 budget is roughly similar to this year.

Fight against fuel smuggling must start at the source, president says

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said designing and implementing a coherent system to monitor the fuel supply chain is the most effective way to manage consumption and prevent smuggling. He emphasized that priority should be given to targeting those within the system who facilitate the diversion of fuel from official channels.

Fuel supply for power plants in good condition

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said the country’s liquid fuel reserves for power plants are in good shape this year, following challenges in November and December last year.

Law on removing production barriers seen as key tool for infrastructure development

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Article 12 of the Law on Removing Barriers to Competitive Production is one of the most effective legal tools for boosting output, reducing energy waste and financing the country’s infrastructure and development projects.

Paknejad answers lawmakers’ questions of Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said the oil minister appeared before the commission to respond to questions from several lawmakers.

Oil minister presses ahead with energy-savings program

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of parliament’s Civil Engineering Committee said the oil minister is strongly committed to implementing Article 12 of the Law on Removing Obstacles to Production and has taken the right approach, with funds generated from energy savings already paid to some agencies and yielding acceptable results.

Oil Ministry supplied fuel for agricultural machinery, MP says

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has supplied the fuel needed for agricultural machinery, but shortcomings in distribution and the fuel release process fall under the management of the Agriculture Ministry, the head of parliament’s Agriculture Commission said.

Oil project launches signal oil industry’s unstoppable momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said the launch of major oil projects, including the country’s largest oil and gas processing facility, demonstrates that the oil industry remains unstoppable despite existing constraints.

Second Azadegan CTEP boosts oil output, jobs, supply chain resilience

SHANA (Tehran) — The opening of the second train of the central processing unit at the South Azadegan shared oil field will play a key role in sustainable development in the West Karoun region by expanding stable processing capacity, stabilizing production, strengthening the transfer chain and creating jobs, the deputy head of Parliament’s Energy Committee said.

10% energy savings can ease major challenges, Pezeshkian says

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to reform energy consumption patterns, saying that saving just 10% of resources — particularly energy — could resolve a significant portion of the country’s challenges, including livelihoods, salary payments, infrastructure development and national security.

Pezeshkian: Controlling gas flaring is a priority

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that controlling gas flaring is a priority.

New South Azadegan CTEP boosts crude output

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Parliament’s Energy Committee said the launch of the second train of the Central Processing and Export Terminal (CTEP) at the South Azadegan joint oil field is a key step toward offsetting production shortfalls, increasing oil output and countering sanctions under current conditions.

Iran aims to become regional energy trading hub

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will become a regional hub for energy trading by expanding its energy commerce, the country’s first vice president said.

NDF share of oil exports set at 20%

SHANA (Tehran) – The government has set the National Development Fund’s share of oil export revenues at 20% in the proposed fiscal 1405 budget submitted to Parliament.

Government submits 1405 budget bill to Parliament

SHANA (Tehran) – The government on Tuesday submitted the national budget bill for the year 1405 to Parliament.

Fuel card reforms cut daily gasoline consumption

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister said a government reform of fuel cards used at gas stations has reduced daily gasoline consumption by about 9 million liters.

Gov’t backs all efforts to cut energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government will support any initiative that improves air quality and reduces energy consumption, stressing that the use of clean, low-consumption vehicles is not merely a choice but a public health necessity.

Fuel savings begin with gov’t vehicles

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said fuel conservation is starting with the government, announcing that state-owned vehicles will no longer use subsidized gasoline and will instead purchase fuel at the 5,000-toman rate.

Low-sulfur mazut production at Shazand a point of pride

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said the production of low-sulfur mazut at the Shazand refinery is a major achievement, praising refinery officials for what she described as honest and selfless work and stressing that the public should be informed about the complex’s key accomplishments.

South Pars Gas Complex operating at full swing

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the South Pars Gas Complex said the complex’s refineries are producing gas at maximum capacity while fully complying with safety requirements, adding that all necessary measures have been planned and implemented ahead of forecast storm systems.

Gov’t spox:

New gasoline measure implemented smoothly with public cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said a new gasoline measure began this week under which the price of gasoline purchased with station cards rose to 50,000 rials, adding that the move was implemented calmly and rationally with public cooperation.

Gasoline price reform based on expert input: Veep

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first vice president said the government’s gasoline price reform plan reflects a consolidation of expert opinions, the strategies outlined in the Seventh Development Plan and the president’s campaign and governing commitments.

Ensuring smooth passage through winter is govt’s top priority

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need to ensure stable energy supplies and manage supply-demand imbalances, issuing four clear and priority directives, and said that passing through the winter without challenges while safeguarding public welfare is the government’s foremost priority.

Fuel price reform revenue to be returned to public: President

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said all revenue generated from the fuel price reform plan will be spent entirely on improving people’s livelihoods and that not a single rial may be used for other government purposes.

Energy imbalance reforms must prioritize people’s livelihoods

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said any action or program to address energy imbalances must prioritize the impact on people’s livelihoods, housing, health care and education, stressing that improving living standards is the government’s main objective.

Oil, roads ministers discuss energy, infrastructure issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadeq-Malvajerd exchanged views on current energy issues, transportation infrastructure and joint projects between their ministries.

Senior MP: Diversifying Iran’s fuel mix is essential

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said diversifying the country’s fuel mix is essential and has been clearly outlined in the Seventh Five-Year Development Plan.

Iran, Russia to implement Strategic Cooperation Agreement

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Russia, saying Iran is determined to put the signed accord into effect and expects Moscow to expedite and finalize its part of the process.

Energy Strategy Management Organization charter approved

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Policy and Strategic Management announced that the government has approved the organization’s charter, saying it was passed with full consensus during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.