Arrangements in place to ensure stable winter fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the country’s oil industry is fully prepared to navigate the cold season, adding that the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a stable supply of winter fuel and that there is no cause for concern.

The new gasoline plan explained: From approval to rollout

SHANA (Tehran) – The new gasoline plan entered the implementation phase on Saturday. Designed to promote social equity, regulate gasoline consumption, curb smuggling, manage energy resources, and expand the clean fuel portfolio, the plan seeks to preserve fuel quotas for private vehicles while shifting the burden of reforms to the government and directing the resulting revenue toward supporting people’s livelihoods.

NIOPDC ready to transfer fuel quota to bank cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) said the company is prepared to implement a measure that would transfer fuel quotas from personal fuel cards to bank cards, but noted that the plan’s implementing bylaw has not yet been issued.

Gov’t, newly registered vehicles to refuel at new rate

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said that under a new plan, fuel quotas for government, free-trade zone, foreign and newly registered vehicles will be supplied at a rate of 5,000 tomans per liter. He noted that while the quota for these vehicles remains 160 liters, the entire amount will now be provided at the 5,000-toman rate.

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.

No such thing as ‘White Fuel Cards,’ NIOPDC says

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) issued a statement strongly denying social media rumors about the existence of so-called “white fuel cards,” and provided clarifications on how fuel cards are issued and how many are currently active.

Gov’t spox: Current fuel quotas cover 70% to 80% of citizens’ needs

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s government spokesperson said the existing gasoline quotas — 60 liters of subsidized fuel at 15,000 rials per liter and 100 liters at 30,000 rials per liter on personal fuel cards — will remain unchanged, adding that the quotas meet nearly 70% to 80% of citizens’ fuel needs.

Fuel distribution monitoring strengthened with smart systems

SHANA (Tehran) – The operations director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) emphasized stepped-up oversight of fuel distribution outlets, saying smart monitoring systems enable the immediate detection of discrepancies and improve accuracy in controlling distribution processes.

CNG industry development saves $75b

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the country has saved $75 billion in gasoline consumption since the start of its CNG industry.

Police chief says fuel price gap is the main driver of smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s top police commander called for stronger coordination among law enforcement, the Oil Ministry, the Roads and Urban Development Ministry, the Agriculture Ministry, the judiciary and the headquarters for combating currency and goods smuggling to fight fuel smuggling. He said the gap between domestic fuel prices — heavily subsidized by the government — and prices in neighboring countries has encouraged smuggling by offering “less effort and higher income” for some people.

Iran reports $5.2b in annual fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Economic Security Police said fuel products account for the largest share of outbound smuggling, valued at $5.2 billion annually. He said more than 20 million liters of fuel are smuggled out of the country each day, worth more than 1 trillion tomans.

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 upgrades fuel card database after 18 years

SHANA (Tehran) – The database of Iran’s national fuel smart card system has been updated for the first time in 18 years, a move officials say has helped detect hundreds of thousands of unauthorized cards and prevent large-scale fuel misuse.

Oil minister reviews winter fuel supply preparedness

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister and his deputies convened a meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, to review the latest measures ensuring stable fuel supply across the country ahead of the cold season.

Summer gasoline demand in Iran surges to highest level in years

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s gasoline consumption hit a record high this summer, totaling about 12.5 billion liters, with an average daily use of 134.3 million liters, according to the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company.

Oil Ministry launches multifaceted plan to stop fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Ministry of Oil under the 14th government has launched a comprehensive strategy to address the country's energy imbalance, combat fuel smuggling and move toward efficiency, equity and sustainability in its energy distribution system. The plan is built on four main pillars: pricing policies, non-pricing policies, diversifying the fuel portfolio and combating off-grid distribution and smuggling.

Iran launches free program to convert gasoline cars to dual-fuel

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has begun registering privately owned gasoline vehicles, model year 2018 and newer, for free conversion to dual-fuel systems, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. announced.

Iran to begin imports of premium gasoline; fuel quotas unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran is set to begin importing premium gasoline to meet the needs of certain vehicles and balance supply and distribution in the domestic fuel network, the Oil Ministry announced.

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Fuel consumption at borders rises 40% ahead of Arbaeen

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. said 18 mobile fuel stations have been deployed at border terminals and parking lots ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, noting that fuel consumption in border provinces rises by at least 30% to 40% in the two weeks leading up to the event.

Over 600 CNG stations provided free gas during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – The 12-day war and an unprecedented surge in fuel consumption tested the resilience of Iran’s energy infrastructure and industry cohesion.

Daily diesel consumption drops by 5m liters through consumption management, anti-smuggling efforts

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced a daily average reduction of 5 million liters in diesel consumption in the current Iranian year (1404) compared to last year.

Preventing fuel smuggling through strict oversight, interagency coordination

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) emphasized the necessity of interagency cooperation to prevent off-network fuel distribution and the importance of using personal fuel cards.

Old vehicles a major cause of gasoline imbalance, lawmaker says

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Environmental Caucus cited old vehicles as a key factor in the country’s fuel imbalance and said the caucus is reviewing the process of scrapping outdated cars and motorcycles under the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28).

Lawmaker praises fuel distribution during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy head of parliament’s Special Committee for Production Boost described the performance of fuel distribution officials during the 12-day war imposed by the Zionist regime as satisfactory.

NIORDC expresses thankfulness for fuel supply workers

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) praised the tireless efforts of employees in maintaining stable fuel supplies following the Zionist regime’s attack on Iranian soil.

Fuel distribution efforts continue uninterrupted

SHANA (Tehran) - The spokesperson for Iran’s Fuel Station Owners Association emphasized the uninterrupted fuel supply process, stating that all fuel supply and distribution sector workers are working around the clock to prevent any disruptions in fuel delivery across the country. 

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.

Power plant diesel reserves surge 85%

SHANA (Tehran) – Diesel storage levels at power plants reached nearly 1.5 billion liters in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21–May 21), marking an 85% increase compared to the same period last year. This significant rise highlights the Oil Ministry's readiness to ensure stable energy supply across the country.

Fuel monitoring system to launch next month, aims to cut smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company announced that a fuel monitoring system for out-of-city fleets weighing over 50 tons will be implemented starting early Khordad (May 22 – June 21). He estimated that about 50% of fuel smuggling occurs in the transportation sector, and this initiative is expected to significantly curb the issue.

Abadan Refinery producing fuel for light aircraft

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Abadan Oil Refining Company announced the production of fuel for light aircraft using a new formulation at the refinery. Fardin Rashidi stated that the product is sulfur-free and of significantly higher quality than previous fuels.