Bank cards could replace fuel cards

Oil Ministry ready to link fuel cards to bank cards, Paknejad says

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Ministry is ready to implement a system linking fuel cards to bank cards, but the plan requires cooperation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Sunday.

Fuel supply holds firm despite enemy disruption attempts

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil minister said enemy efforts to disrupt the country’s fuel distribution network during the Third Imposed War failed, particularly in northern provinces, due to rapid response measures and contingency planning.

New oversight chief named at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister appointed Peyman Ehteshami as acting deputy for hydrocarbon resources oversight at the Ministry of Oil.

Damaged energy facilities rebuilding ahead of schedule

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister said reconstruction of energy facilities damaged during the 40-day conflict is progressing faster than expected, with recovery efforts launched almost immediately after the attacks.

Oil industry defies sanctions, war

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister marked the anniversary of the discovery of oil in Iran and the Middle East, saying the country’s oil industry has remained resilient through 118 years of sanctions and imposed wars, preventing any halt in production and exports.

Iran pledges affordable approach to gasoline management

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil minister said the government will not adopt any gasoline-related measures that place additional economic pressure on citizens, emphasizing that fuel management plans will remain within the financial capacity of the public.

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Iran can optimize gasoline consumption without hurting living standards

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the country may be able to reduce costly gasoline imports by improving fuel consumption management without negatively affecting people’s living standards.

Oil minister urges public to use fuel efficiently

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister called on the public to cooperate in optimizing fuel consumption, saying parts of the country’s gas and fuel infrastructure were damaged during the 40-day war.

Pezeshkian praises oil sector resilience during wartime

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s oil industry for maintaining fuel production and supply during wartime conditions, saying the sector prevented disruptions to the country’s energy cycle despite damage to parts of the nation’s infrastructure.

NTBFs to help rebuild oil industry damage from war

SHANA (Tehran) – The expansion of cooperation with new technology-based firms (NTBFs) to rebuild damaged oil industry facilities and infrastructure following the third imposed war was discussed during a joint meeting between the vice president for science and the oil minister.

Oil industry has always stood with Iranian people in critical moments

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said in a message that Iran’s oil industry has consistently stood alongside the people and served the country’s national interests during critical periods in history.

Gasoline conservation an unavoidable necessity for Iran: President

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said gasoline conservation has become an unavoidable necessity for the country, stressing that public cooperation in managing fuel consumption would help Iran maintain stability without major disruptions.

Oil Minister calls PR offices ‘truthful voice’ of energy sector

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said public relations departments across the oil industry must serve as the “truthful voice” of the nation’s public servants, emphasizing transparency and effective engagement with audiences as key priorities for the sector.

Oil Ministry prioritizes nonprice reforms for gasoline management

SHANA (Tehran) – The priority of the Oil Ministry in managing gasoline consumption is non‑price reforms, the oil minister said, emphasizing that the ministry is not the decision‑making authority for pricing or rationing.

New decisions on gasoline to be implemented with public support

SHANA (Tehran) – The first vice president said any decision on gasoline consumption management must be implemented with public cooperation and support, emphasizing that protecting people’s livelihoods remains the government’s red line.

Paknejad says oil production did not fall during the war

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the enemy has illusions in the media environment it controls, including claims about blowing up oil wells that experts find laughable.

Need for nationwide campaign to reform consumption patterns

SHANA (Tehran) - President emphasized the need for a nationwide public mobilization campaign to reform consumption patterns, saying the government’s goal is not merely to implement a technical initiative but to foster a public culture focused on reducing energy consumption and making more efficient use of the country’s resources.

Oil Ministry’s wartime service to people called commendable

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Parliament’s Energy Committee said the committee stands with the Oil Ministry, adding that the ministry was among the country’s top service providers to the people during the third imposed war.

Minister: Oil industry’s damaged facilities being rebuilt as quickly as possible

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said rebuilding damaged oil industry facilities is a priority and is now progressing well.

Minister: Naval blockade of Iran will yield no results

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said efforts to impose a naval blockade on the country will not succeed.

Oil minister honors IOTC staff for wartime sacrifices

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister, praising the efforts of employees at the Iranian Oil Terminals Company, emphasized the need to document their sacrifices during the third imposed war.

Paknejad details fuel supply steps amid tensions

SHANA (Tehran) — The Iranian oil minister detailed steps his ministry is taking to manage fuel production, storage, supply and distribution during a government economic meeting, state media reported.

GIO commends Oil Ministry for management of fuel during wartime

SHANA (Tehran) – The General Inspection Organization of Iran (GIO) has commended the Ministry of Oil for its performance in managing fuel supply and distribution during the recent imposed war, particularly throughout the third phase of the conflict.

Minister reappoints head of International Energy Studies Institute

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister has reappointed Mohammad-Sadeq Jokar to another term as head of the International Energy Studies Institute.

Paknejad appoints head of public relations, spokesperson

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister has appointed Saman Ghodousi as head of public relations and spokesperson for the Oil Ministry.

Minister praises NITC’s efforts during war

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister, in a meeting with senior managers of the National Iranian Tanker Company, praised the round-the-clock efforts and effective actions of operational forces across the oil industry, especially the company’s employees, during the difficult days of the third imposed war.

Iran’s oil industry never shut down, even during wartime: Veep

SHANA (Tehran) – First vice president said the country’s oil industry has never halted operations, even during past wars despite hostile attacks by enemies.

Oil sector workforce reaffirms steadfast support for Iran, minister says

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the president’s appreciation of oil industry workers is highly valuable and a source of pride and encouragement, emphasizing that the sector remains fully committed to supporting Iran.

Paknejad praises oil industry workers’ wartime efforts, calls for stronger regulatory role in petchem sector

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said employees across the oil industry demonstrated selfless dedication during the third imposed war, emphasizing the need to strengthen the regulatory role of the National Petrochemical Company.

Industry, oil ministries align to manage industrial needs

SHANA (Tehran) – The minister of industry, mine and trade, in a meeting with the oil minister, emphasized joint cooperation to manage conditions and meet the needs of the industrial sector and the market.