President:

Inherited energy imbalances will be resolved

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his administration did not create the imbalances in gas and electricity but inherited them, vowing to address the issues through collective efforts.

President:

Iran, Azerbaijan to become strategic partners through continued cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that the continuation and strengthening of cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan will transform the two nations into strategic partners.

President: Addressing imbalances requires adjusting consumption patterns

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that imbalances in water, electricity, fuel, finances, and the environment cannot be resolved without reforming consumption patterns.

Oil minister to accompany president on Russia visit 

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad will join the president on a trip to Moscow for strategic talks with senior Russian officials, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields, including energy.

FM: Russia gas exports to Iran on agenda during president’s visit

SHANA (Tehran) – The foreign minister outlined the president’s agenda for his visit to Russia, stating that significant negotiations will take place in several areas, including the export of Russian gas to Iran and its transit through Iran, which could position Iran as a regional energy and gas hub.

President emphasizes need for transition to clean energy

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that transitioning to clean energy and revising development policies is essential.

President orders formation of Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization

SHANA (Tehran) – The president ordered the establishment of an Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization during a meeting of the working group on addressing gas sector energy imbalances. The meeting was attended by the heads of the three branches of government.

President stresses continued energy consumption management

SHANA (Tehran) – The president has called on all government officials to maintain strict oversight of energy consumption management in their respective departments.

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. 

Pezeshkian urges energy efficiency education in gov’t bodies

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need for training programs on efficient energy use across all government bodies, as well as promoting public awareness and education on energy conservation.

Pezeshkian:

Gov’t plans to promote responsible consumption patterns

SHANA (Tehran) – The president announced that the government has devised plans to foster a culture of responsible consumption, aiming to address and mitigate related challenges.

President: Collaborative efforts help overcome challenges in energy supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized that despite predictions of heightened energy imbalances in the ninth month of the current Iranian calendar year, the nation has successfully averted the anticipated challenges in energy and electricity supply.

President urges energy consumption management

Iran consumes $35b worth of gas annually

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that $35 billion worth of gas is consumed annually in the country, emphasizing the importance of conservation.

President: Improving consumption habits can manage energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stated that while Iran holds the largest combined reserves of oil and gas globally, its energy consumption—three to four times higher than Europe's—has caused a crisis as he emphasized that reforming consumption habits is key to managing energy imbalances.

Pezeshkian urges swift action to address illegal petroleum products distribution

SHANA (Tehran) –Iranian president stressed the importance of speeding up the process of identifying the points where petroleum products exit the legal distribution channels.

President: Resolving shortages, easing public challenges top priorities

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the government is compelled to confront fundamental challenges, including structural imbalances.

President:

Iranians consume over two times more energy than Europeans

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the excessive energy consumption in Iran, stating, "We use more than two to three times the electricity and gas consumed by European countries.”

Pezeshkian: We Will Overcome Energy Imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) - I hope that we can resolve the imbalances, especially the energy imbalance, by linking hands together.

Pezeshkian:

Clarification of Joint Foreign Investments Necessary

SHANA (Tehran) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the importance of resolving issues related to joint foreign investment projects, especially in the energy sector, emphasizing the need to utilize the capacities of neighboring countries.

Pezeshkian Defends Budget Bill

SHANA (Tehran) -Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, today defended the main points of the budget bill for the year 1404 (beginning March 21, 2025) during a session of Parliament, stating that we can address existing imbalances through collaboration and coordination.

Iran and India Underline Mutual Cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran and India's membership in BRICS provides a suitable platform for further strengthening bilateral relations and ensuring mutual benefits.