Alireza Salimi, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company in Isfahan, announced that the share of CNG in the transportation fuel basket of the province has reached 15% in the first half of this year. With the increase in CNG consumption during this period, over 200 million liters of gasoline have been saved.
Increase in CNG Consumption in September
Salimi pointed out the impact of the implementation of the third gasoline pricing scheme starting from September 8 on the increase in CNG consumption, adding that sales of this fuel in September have grown by 22% compared to August. He emphasized the necessity of increasing citizens' acceptance of this fuel, especially for organizational and government vehicles, stating that using CNG can help manage fuel consumption and reduce household costs due to its lower environmental pollution and cost compared to gasoline.
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Dual-Fuel Conversion Plan for Vehicles
Salimi also discussed the free dual-fuel conversion plan for private vehicles, stating that since the beginning of the second phase of this plan in February 2021 until the end of September 2026, over 34,000 vehicles in Isfahan province have been converted to dual-fuel. He further mentioned the free replacement plan for passenger vehicle tanks, noting that since the start of this plan in December 2023 until the end of September this year, the tanks of about 2,000 taxis have been replaced for free.
Standardization and Safety Monitoring of CNG Stations
The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company in Isfahan emphasized the implementation of the standardization and specialized monitoring plan for CNG supply stations in the province. Salimi added that maintenance, repair, and monitoring operations of the equipment at these stations are carried out under the continuous supervision of CNG unit experts, and relevant actions are taken after approval by the relevant experts.
He also stressed the importance of conducting safety tests, stating that the hydrostatic testing of tanks is a crucial action in the safety domain of CNG stations, which is carried out under the supervision of representatives from the Standard Organization and CNG unit experts, with necessary corrections being followed up on.
Salimi concluded by emphasizing that monitoring the technical status and standard of equipment at CNG stations is continuously carried out to enhance safety and protect consumer rights, and there is no tolerance for non-compliance with safety requirements.
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