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.

New gasoline pricing plan begins

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran began selling gasoline at a free-market price of 5,000 tomans (50,000 rials) per liter under a new rationing plan that took effect early Saturday eliminating fuel quotas for government vehicles, imported cars and vehicles in free trade zones.

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.

OPEC oil output in November stands at 28.48 mbd

SHANA (Tehran) – OPEC’s crude oil production fell by 1,000 barrels per day in November, reaching 28.48 million barrels per day, according to the organization’s latest monthly report issued in December 2025.

Nine years of OPEC/non-OPEC cooperation strengthen global energy stability

SHANA (Tehran) – Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) between OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries, known as OPEC+. The declaration was signed during the first ministerial meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC nations on December 10, 2016, in Vienna, Austria. The agreement not only transformed the structure of the global energy market, but also opened a new chapter of cooperation, alignment and joint management of the oil market — a chapter whose effects remain evident in daily decisions across global energy markets.

More than 30,000 drivers register for free dual-fuel conversion

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said more than 30,000 people have registered over the past month for the government’s free gasoline-to-dual-fuel vehicle conversion program. He said using CNG, in addition to its economic, environmental and energy security benefits, can cut annual fuel costs for high-consumption households by more than 50 million tomans.

Optimization of equipment to sustain South Pars gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy director of production and operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company said a redesign and replacement of a choke valve cage on one of Phase 19 wells in the South Pars joint field has been completed successfully as part of efforts to sustain gas output.

Household daily gas use crosses 524 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Household, commercial and small industrial gas consumption surged as temperatures dropped, reaching more than 524 million cubic meters on November 30.

Gasoline quotas of 60, 100 liters to remain unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister reaffirmed that the 60- and 100-liter gasoline quotas on fuel cards will remain unchanged, saying economic studies show that adjusting gasoline prices on station-issued cards will not have a significant impact on inflation.

Spox: New gasoline plan aims to fix problems, not raise revenue

SHANA (Tehran) – The government’s spokesperson said Tuesday that the goal of the newly approved three-tier gasoline pricing plan is to encourage the public to use personal fuel cards, stressing that the government is not seeking additional revenue and that all proceeds from the third-tier price will go toward supporting household livelihoods.

Solar energy development requires broad cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy for the development of new technology-based firms (NTBFs) at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy said Iran is on the verge of a unique opportunity to expand solar energy, emphasizing that success in this sector requires broad cooperation and maximum facilitation.

Iran expanding petrochemical exports to Eurasian market

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Petrochemical Company said Iran is increasing its petrochemical exports to Eurasian markets.

92% of Iran’s power generated from fossil fuels

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said more than 92% of the country’s electricity production relies on fossil fuels, adding that the government is pursuing a new path aimed at expanding renewable energy and easing pressure from the nation’s energy imbalance.

Oil industry to hold first ‘Administrative Health Week’

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Committee for Promoting Administrative Health and Combating Economic Corruption in the oil industry announced the launch of the first “Administrative Health Week” in the industry’s history, calling its coordinated implementation an important step toward preventing economic corruption and improving organizational efficiency.

Smartening 500 boiler rooms marks first step in energy optimization

SHANA (Tehran) – The energy and carbon manager at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said replacing more than 4 million heaters nationwide, refurbishing 326,000 boiler rooms, and installing smart controls in 100,000 boiler rooms are the company’s three main strategies for managing energy consumption. He said 500 boiler rooms across the country — many of them in schools — have already been upgraded with smart systems.

63,000 school boiler rooms offer major energy-saving potential

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy education minister and head of the National Organization for Renovation, Development and Equipment of Schools said the country’s 63,000 school boiler rooms represent a significant opportunity to improve energy efficiency, stressing the importance of promoting a culture of responsible energy use in schools.

Energy use intensity remains high

Daily injection of 850 mcm of gas into national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said Monday that despite restrictions caused by sanctions, the company is injecting about 850 million cubic meters of gas into the national network each day. He described the country’s energy use intensity as high and stressed that improving consumption in schools could drive a major shift in national energy management.

PBO reports on implementation of fuel card policy

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Plan and Budget Organization presented a report to the cabinet on efforts and coordination related to implementing the government’s resolution on regulating gasoline station fuel cards.

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.

43% of fueling now done with station cards

SHANA (Tehran) - Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said 43 percent of recent fuel purchases have been made using station-issued fuel cards. She added that all revenue generated from higher gasoline prices applied through these cards will be directed toward supporting household livelihoods.

Appointment of acting public relations chief at NPC

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Company appointed Peyman Karimi as acting head of public relations, the company announced.

Gasoline, diesel output up 9m liters since start of current administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said total gasoline and diesel production has risen by 9 million liters per day from the start of the 14th administration through September, an increase equivalent to the output of a refinery processing 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

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.

Gov’t spox:

Sales of imported premium gasoline to begin Sunday

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson announced that sales of imported premium gasoline will begin Sunday, emphasizing that the move will not affect quotas for first- and second-tier subsidized gasoline.

A strategic step for the gas industry in enhancing network resilience

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company announced the successful hydrostatic testing of a 16-inch pipeline connecting the Sarajeh upstream manifold to the gas processing facilities at the Sarajeh gas storage site in Qom.

US imposes new sanctions on Iranian oil network

SHANA (Tehran) – The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a network of front companies and shipping intermediaries accused of facilitating Iran’s oil sales, in what it described as an effort to curb Tehran’s oil revenue.

Top process safety management projects selected in Iran’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general of health, safety and environment at the Oil Ministry announced the selection of outstanding projects implementing process safety management systems across affiliated oil industry companies for the Iranian year 1404.

Rumors of gasoline price hike denied

SHANA (Tehran) – The Public Relations Department of Iran’s Oil Ministry denied rumors circulating about an increase in gasoline prices, calling the claims baseless and stressing that any announcement about fuel price adjustments will be made only through official channels.

Management changes seen as catalyst for faster oil industry development

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) described recent leadership changes as an opportunity to accelerate the development of Iran’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing that this direction will continue.