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Spox: Energy conservation more critical than ever

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said energy conservation has become more important than ever due to existing supply imbalances and damage to the country's energy infrastructure during the Third Imposed War.

Sharp drop in fuel consumption despite refinery damage from attacks

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has achieved significant reductions in fuel consumption despite challenges stemming from reduced refinery capacity following attacks by American-Zionist enemies, as well as damage to oil storage and distribution infrastructure in the northern half of the country and damage to fuel storage tanks in Tehran and Alborz provinces, according to a report presented to the Cabinet.

Spox says no change to subsidized gasoline quota

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's government will notify the public before implementing any change to gasoline prices, according to government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani.

Lawmaker urges fuel diversity to ease gasoline crunch

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of parliamentary Energy Committee said the country must diversify its energy mix and turn to alternative fuels to reduce its dependence on gasoline.

Fuel policy aims to safeguard energy security

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said recent changes to gasoline policy are intended to protect Iran’s energy security and manage fuel consumption amid damage to critical energy infrastructure caused by military attacks.

Iran weighs emergency energy rules as officials warn of winter gas shortfall

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian officials met this week to review implementation of a new directive on managing, monitoring and optimizing water and energy consumption, as the government braces for a projected winter natural gas shortfall.

Improving efficiency, effective governance top president's agenda

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that boosting performance and effective efficiency is the government's top priority, pledging to work with anyone capable of solving the public's problems and calling for unity across the administration.

Unified decision-making key to smarter energy management

SHANA (Tehran) — First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref emphasized that effective energy consumption management is essential for sustaining the country's production and should be guided by a comprehensive, unified approach.

No change to subsidized fuel prices, spox says

SHANA (Tehran) – The government confirmed that there will be no increase in the price of subsidized gasoline, while any future changes to the price of non-subsidized fuel will be announced officially.

Parliament backs free CNG initiative to cut fuel consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee welcomed and endorsed the Ministry of Oil's initiative to provide free compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles, describing it as an effective measure to reduce gasoline consumption, curb fuel imports, and lower the country's foreign currency expenditures.

Smart energy management system to boost oversight of oil chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has taken solid steps to build up its information infrastructure, and a comprehensive smart energy management system could bring transparency and precise oversight to the oil sector's supply chain, from production to consumption, a member of parliament's Plan and Budget Committee said.

Pezeshkian:

Gov’t never allowed public services to stop, even in hardest conditions

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's government maintained public services nationwide despite pressure and damage from what he called enemy actions, crediting continuous management by executive bodies with preventing service disruptions and ensuring quick repairs wherever damage occurred.

Lawmaker praises Oil Ministry's smart energy management push

SHANA (Tehran) —Oil Ministry has made significant progress in strengthening the country's smart energy management system by expanding digital infrastructure and integrating key energy data platforms, according to the deputy head of Parliament's Energy Committee.

Parliament puts refinery, petrochemical rebuilding first

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of Iran's parliamentary Energy Committee said comprehensive support for rebuilding the country's refineries, petrochemical plants and power stations will be a top priority, pledging to remove obstacles and facilitate projects across the energy sector.

Cabinet reviews rebuilding push in war-battered south

SHANA (Tehran) – Members of the Cabinet on Wednesday reviewed reconstruction efforts in southern provinces damaged during the country's third imposed war, hearing reports from executive agencies on the pace of repairs to local infrastructure.

Pezeshkian: Iraqi PM's Tehran visit to mark 'turning point' in bilateral ties

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian and Iraqi officials reviewed key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade and investment, during a special session on economic relations held ahead of an official visit by Iraq's prime minister and a high-ranking delegation to Tehran.

Iran launches energy-saving drive, starting with gov’t agencies

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's government has begun reducing energy consumption within its own executive bodies, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday, ordering ministries and other state bodies to cut waste and improve energy efficiency.

Oil Ministry weathers five-month test: MP

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Ministry successfully navigated the challenges of the past five months, maintaining oil and gas production, fuel supplies and exports despite wartime pressures and damage to parts of the country's energy infrastructure, according to the spokesperson for Parliament's Energy Committee.

MPs prioritize farm fuel

SHANA (Tehran) — The parliamentary Agriculture Committee is prioritizing fuel supplies for agricultural machinery and faster payment of wheat farmers’ outstanding claims, its spokesperson said.

President vows reliable energy for industry

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that the government remains committed to ensuring a stable energy supply for the country's industrial sector while removing barriers to production and supporting economic activity.

Parliament pushes to speed reconstruction of damaged petchem plants

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliament Energy Committee said lawmakers are working to accelerate the reconstruction of petrochemical facilities damaged during the Third Imposed War, with a focus on securing funding, equipment and removing key obstacles.

Parliament approves 100m liters of fuel for farm machinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The Parliament has approved 100 million liters of fuel for agricultural machinery during the summer months of Mordad and Shahrivar, the head of the Parliament's Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Environment Committee announced.

Pezeshkian:

Fixing imbalances requires public participation, not just gov’t

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's problems cannot be solved by the government alone, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday, calling for broad public participation to address the country's structural imbalances.

Spox warns of repercussions if US attempts to seize Kharg Island

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran warned Monday that the United States would face consequences for any attempt to seize Kharg Island, following reported threats by the US president regarding the strategic island.

VP: Service at SP equals frontline dedication

SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah said Monday that the dedication and sacrifice of employees at the South Pars Gas Complex are comparable to those of military personnel defending the country.

Renewable energy parks aim to accelerate clean power investment

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said the country can accelerate investment in clean energy by expanding renewable power plants, citing Iran's significant solar and wind resources.

Presidential aide visits South Pars Gas Complex

SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah and Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi visited the South Pars Gas Complex in Asaluyeh on Monday during a tour of southern provinces, according to the government.

Pezeshkian urges Oil Ministry to modernize systems, boost global standards

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called on Oil Ministry to align its operations with global standards, expand technical training and develop integrated management systems to improve the performance of engineers and specialists in the oil and gas sector.

Gov’t vows full-scale rebuild for war-damaged petchem firms

SHANA (Tehran) – Government has launched a resource-mobilization effort to rebuild petrochemical and energy companies damaged in recent attacks, according to government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who toured affected facilities in Khuzestan province this week.

Renewables seen as key to easing energy shortfall

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said expanding renewable power plants by industrial companies offers an effective short- and medium-term solution to the country's electricity and energy imbalance.