Shana

Household gas use nears 3 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) - Natural gas consumption in household, commercial and small industrial sectors reached nearly 3 billion cubic meters during the final week of Aban as colder weather drove up demand.

Extensive diesel storage among key actions of administration

SHANA (Tehran) - The executive deputy to Iran’s president announced that large-scale storage of diesel for power plants has been one of the 14th government’s major initiatives in recent months.

Veep: Halting gasoline imports among key strategies of gov't

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s First Vice President said zero gasoline imports are among the main strategies of the 14th government.

President: Flaring-gas control must move faster

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said even a single day should not be lost in accelerating progress on projects aimed at capturing associated petroleum gas.

President: Gov’t fully prepared for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government is fully prepared to manage the coming winter and emphasized that if each individual, household or organization cuts energy use by just 10 percent, the country could save between 800,000 and 900,000 barrels of oil per day.

President: Energy use reform to strengthen industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The president underscored the need for fundamental reforms in the energy sector, saying the government plans to gradually replace household gas consumption with electricity to free up more natural gas for industry and boost national value creation.

President warns automakers to improve fuel efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned domestic automakers that they will not receive foreign currency or production permits if they fail to upgrade engines and improve fuel efficiency within one year. He said companies should purchase modern global technologies if necessary, and the government will support them. “Our priority is producing safe and electric vehicles,” he said.

Parliament Research Center endorses Oil Ministry’s performance under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Parliament’s Research Center has praised the Oil Ministry’s performance during the first year of the Seventh Development Plan, reporting that the ministry’s output exceeded expectations in key areas such as production growth. However, the report noted that financing remains the main challenge to fully implementing the five-year plan.

Parliament presidium spox: Gasoline smuggling drains national resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for the presidium of the Iranian Parliament said gasoline smuggling is destroying the country’s resources, adding that widespread waste and extravagance must be addressed through planning, sound decision-making and more efficient resource management.

Parliament reports steady oil sector progress under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Parliament Energy Committee said the oil industry performed positively in the first year of the Seventh Development Plan, noting progress in implementing key provisions such as the collection of flare gas and the increase in production of petroleum products.

MP: Oil Ministry exceeds goals in Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has outperformed several targets set in the first year of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, particularly in crude oil production capacity, crude output, raw gas production, and flare gas recovery, according to a parliamentary report.

President:

Efficient energy use key to stability in gas, power networks

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that if everyone across the country optimizes their energy use and considers others’ needs, Iran will not face water, electricity, or gas outages and will experience fewer tensions.

New gas tariff plan reviewed in Parliament’s Energy Committee

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee announced that the committee has reviewed a report from the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) regarding a new natural gas pricing plan.

Parliament speaker:

Economic reform impossible without energy reform

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf said Monday that economic reforms cannot succeed without first implementing energy reforms, stressing that while prices must reflect real costs, raising them without a comprehensive plan would be misguided.

MP: Mindset shift essential for sustainable oil financing

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Economic Committee stressed the need for institutional and economic reform, saying that without changing financial structures and mindsets, achieving sustainable financing in the oil and gas industry will not be possible.

Parliament endorses Oil Ministry's successful winter fuel supply performance

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of parliament's Energy Commission stated that power plant fuel reserves for winter are in a more favorable position compared to last year, emphasizing that the high level of these reserves indicates the Oil Ministry's successful performance.

Iran controls 11 mcm of flare gas under 14th administration

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has managed to capture more than 11 million cubic meters of flare gas in recent months, calling it evidence that reforms in the country’s energy management are underway. He added that controlling flare gases could generate between $5 billion and $6 billion in annual revenue for the nation.

Emphasis on clean energy development in Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee said one of Iran’s main priorities is moving toward clean energy, announcing that a specific share of the country’s electricity must be generated from renewable sources, including solar and wind power plants, under the Seventh Development Plan.

Lawmaker says fuel reserves in good condition

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s Industries and Mines Committee said reports indicate that the country’s fuel reserves are in good condition and that, with public cooperation, Iran will get through the winter with minimal problems.

President: Ensuring power, gas for producers is a gov’t priority

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said ensuring a reliable supply of electricity and gas for manufacturers and industrialists is a definitive priority for his administration.

Roots of imbalance, rising winter pressure on gas resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee said broad subsidies, shallow-tiered tariffs, and declining upstream investment are the main roots of the country’s energy imbalance. He added that the high share of gas in power generation, the slow pace of renewable energy development, and increased electricity use for heating in some regions have intensified pressure on gas resources during the winter.

President: Diesel quotas not being used properly

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday criticized the misuse of diesel fuel quotas, saying some individuals receive fuel allocations but do not operate their vehicles, instead selling their quotas.

Waste-based fuel project approved to replace mazut in cement plants

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s Economic Council approved a project to produce and use fuel derived from municipal waste as a substitute for mazut and natural gas in cement factories, the country’s first vice president announced Monday.

Parliament’s Energy Committee reviews statutes of refining, petrochemical firms

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Parliament’s Energy Committee said Monday the panel reviewed draft statutes for the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company and the National Petrochemical Company.

Energy imbalance reform seen as key to boosting productivity

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf on Monday called reforming the country’s energy imbalance one of the most important steps in economic policy, warning that without it, productivity cannot be achieved. He emphasized that such reforms should ensure that the public clearly and tangibly benefits from the economic gains.

Gov’t spox: Fuel supply to power plants improves

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said fuel supplies for power plants have improved compared with previous years, but warned that the country still faces an energy imbalance.

Gov’t spox: Fuel reserves improved

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s government spokesperson said Tuesday that the country’s fuel reserves have improved compared with last year, despite being about 40% to 45% lower at the start of September 2024.

Iran plans for winter energy needs to prevent shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – A meeting of the "Headquarters to Address Shortfalls" on the subject of winter energy and fuel supply was held with the deputies of the oil and power ministers in attendance, a member of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee said.

MP highlights energy security through diversified fuel mix

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s Parliament energy committee said electrifying vehicles and using LPG and CNG are strategies that can strengthen energy security while delivering economic benefits.

Leader: Greater activity required for oil exports

SHANA (Tehran) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of the cabinet on September 7, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah of Tehran, according to khamanei.ir.