Sustainable fuel supply through higher output, demand management

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the refining industry under the 14th administration has reached stability after overcoming fuel imbalances and severe consumption pressures. He cited higher production, a halt to diesel imports, demand management, pipeline expansion and progress in quality-upgrade projects as the main drivers of the shift.

Fuel smart card issuance cut to one day

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Fuel Smart Card System at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. said the rollout of an instant issuance plan has reduced the waiting time for fuel smart cards from about 60 days to 24 hours.

Launch of instant fuel card issuance project

SHANA (Tehran) – The instant issuance of smart fuel cards was launched to cut national costs, strengthen fuel supply security and save time and money for applicants.

Reduced use of emergency fuel cards at stations

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said a new gasoline policy aimed at encouraging motorists to use their personal fuel cards has significantly reduced reliance on emergency cards at fuel stations.

Managing consumption averts $1b in diesel imports

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said gas oil (diesel) consumption fell 4% in the year 1404, allowing the country to avoid imports after spending about $1 billion on gas oil imports last year.

Strategic pipelines drive major gains in oil, product transfers, deliver billions in savings

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company said several major oil and petroleum product pipeline projects will be completed and commissioned in the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), significantly improving fuel supply stability and generating annual savings of trillions of rials in transportation costs.

Smart, data-driven crackdown on fuel smuggling under 14th Administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The price gap between fuel in Iran and neighboring countries has long made the smuggling of petroleum products a major challenge for the economy and energy security. In response, the 14th administration has adopted an active, data-driven approach focused on expanding smart monitoring systems, real-time oversight of the supply chain and tighter supervision of major consumers. Early results include lower diesel consumption, greater transparency and the identification of organized smuggling networks.

NIORDC calls to speed up completion of Abadan Refinery Phase 2

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company visited operational units at the Abadan refinery, including Unit 70 and the project’s second phase, accompanied by senior officials and the Abadan lawmaker, to review progress on ongoing projects.

Daily diesel deliveries to power plants rise to 65m liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Daily deliveries of diesel to Iran’s power plants have increased by 30 percent to 65 million liters to ensure continued electricity generation, the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said.

Organizational redesign begins at NIORDC

SHANA (Tehran) – A deputy oil minister said the process to redesign the organizational structure of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company has begun, in line with the company’s strategic plan and the Seventh Development Plan law.

Tech opportunities in refining industry are vast: NIORDC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said opportunities for technology-driven and data-based work in Iran’s refining and distribution sector are extensive, stressing a shift toward data-oriented management and smart fuel-chain operations.

Refining quality upgrade projects gain momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the country has accelerated the rollout of refinery quality-upgrade projects in line with mandates under the Seventh Development Plan, adding that with the start of the 14th administration, resources and management have been deliberately focused on three national priority projects at the Shiraz, Tehran and Isfahan refineries.

New gasoline measure aims to maximize use of personal fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the government’s new three-tier gasoline pricing measure is intended to maximize the use of personal fuel cards, a task assigned to the company under the plan.

Gasoline prices for newly registered vehicles unchanged for now

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the smart fuel system at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said gasoline prices for newly registered vehicles have not yet been changed, despite a nationwide update of fuel stations early Saturday.

Fuel quotas for cars with reissued license plates will not be cut

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said gasoline quotas at the first-tier rate (1,500 tomans) and second-tier rate (3,000 tomans) will not be removed for vehicles that undergo license plate replacement, because “new-number vehicles” refers only to brand-new cars that have never been registered.

Iran delivers over 390m liters of low-sulfur mazut to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said 391 million liters of low-sulfur mazut had been delivered to four thermal power plants by late November.

Oil Ministry, Police ink MoU to combat fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, representing the Oil Ministry, and Iran’s Police signed an agreement aimed at strengthening coordination, creating smart monitoring mechanisms and expanding organized cooperation to protect national resources and curb fuel smuggling.

First cargo of imported premium gasoline on Iran Energy Exchange today

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s National Iranian Oil Products Distribution and Refining Company (NIORDC) says the country will offer its first cargo of imported premium gasoline on the Iran Energy Exchange on Tuesday.

Data-driven systems seen as key to curbing fuel smuggling;

NIORDC: Power plant diesel stocks double

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said data-driven governance and smart supply-and-consumption systems are the main tools for combating fuel smuggling. He added that the country’s diesel reserves for power plants have doubled compared with the same period last year.

NIORDC chief praises staff’s efforts during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) praised the dedication of fuel distribution employees during the recent 12-day conflict, calling their efforts “commendable.”

168% growth in vehicle conversion to natural gas systems

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the project to convert gasoline vehicles to dual-fuel systems has gained momentum after a two-year pause, reporting a 168% increase in conversions during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year.

Pars pipeline project to reduce reliance on fuel tankers

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister said the Pars pipeline project will significantly reduce dependence on road tankers and save billions of tomans in fuel transportation costs. He added that this year, the refining and fuel distribution sector has achieved favorable performance across various areas.

Iran distributes $55b worth of fuel annually

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company said $55 billion worth of fuel is distributed across Iran each year — a figure he described as enormous and beyond imagination. He emphasized that digital transformation and data-driven governance play a crucial role in preventing the waste of the country’s vast fuel resources.

Record set for power plant fuel storage

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced that diesel fuel consumption dropped by 3 million liters over the past six months, while storage at power plants reached more than 3.2 billion liters — a new record ahead of the cold season.

Power plant diesel stockpiles up 128%, reaching record 3.2b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister said the country’s diesel stockpiles for power plants have risen 128% from last year, reaching a record 3.2 billion liters.

Medium gasoline import license issued

NIORDC: Cooperation key for refining growth

SHANA (Isfahan) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) emphasized the necessity of securing financial resources and comprehensive inter-agency cooperation to sustain the refining industry's development.

Refining industry ensures stable fuel supply despite constraints

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) stated Thursday that the country's refining sector has guaranteed a reliable and stable fuel supply despite existing limitations.

Iran to boost refining capacity by 180,000 barrels with new projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will increase its oil refining capacity by 180,000 barrels per day by the end of 1404 (mid-March 2026) through the launch of major projects aimed at improving fuel quality and expanding output, the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said.

Steps to address shortfalls

NIORDC; from increased production to combating smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) outlined the company's strategies to address the country's energy shortfall under the current administration, stating that the country's fuel reserves for gasoline and diesel are higher now than they were a year ago.

Iran undertakes major overhauls at 10 refineries to ensure stable fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) is conducting extensive maintenance at 10 refineries across the country to ensure a stable and secure supply of fuel, a senior company official announced.