Transparency, technology, resolve: Three pillars of combating fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) - The 14th administration has taken serious steps to address fuel smuggling by implementing a series of new policies and plans, including a three-tiered pricing system for diesel fuel, real-time monitoring of the distribution chain, and fuel allocation based on mileage.

Annual loss of up to $8b due to fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The advisor to the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) reported an annual loss of $6 to $8 billion in national resources due to fuel smuggling.

Nationwide fuel tracking system to disrupt smuggling operations

SHANA (Tehran) –The director of the Real-Time Monitoring Plan for the Supply and Distribution Chain of Petroleum Products at Iran's National Oil Engineering and Construction Company announced that the plan will be operational by the end of the Iranian year 1404 (March 2026).

NIORDC announces

Fuel smuggling control with approach of prevention-confrontation

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) stated that the root cause of a significant portion of fuel smuggling lies in the consumption sector.

President: Mini refineries key to combating fuel smuggling, sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that one way to boost economic development in southern ports is to issue licenses for small-scale refineries, adding that he has ordered streamlined processes to facilitate their establishment.

VP: Hidden energy subsidies fuel smuggling of energy resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The parliamentary deputy to the president stated that hidden energy subsidies in the country amount to a significant sum and are one of the reasons behind the smuggling of energy resources.

Gov’t spokesperson:

Positive steps underway to combat fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said that positive developments are expected in the coming days to prevent fuel smuggling, following recent measures.

Paknejad:

Solutions to prevent fuel smuggling to be announced soon

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that solutions to prevent fuel smuggling and address the issue across various consumption sectors will be unveiled in the near future.

President: Gov’t will certainly stop fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the government's commitment to combating daily fuel smuggling, calling it a significant waste of national wealth. 

VP says gov’t bent on combating fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's first vice president said the current administration is seriously committed to prevent fuel smuggling and tackling the fuel mafia, considering these issues vital to the country.

Volume of Smuggled Petrol Very Low: Min.

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the volume of smuggled petrol and gasoil from Iran was “very little”.