In a session on October 14, 2025, the Cabinet, upon a joint proposal from the Ministry of Oil and the Organization for Planning and Budget, granted the authority to review the prices and quotas of petroleum products and natural gas to the Special Energy Working Group. This decision aims to manage consumption, prevent resource wastage, and optimize fuel allocation.
Details of the New Resolution
This resolution, dated October 27, 2025, and communicated to executive agencies by Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President, specifies that the working group mentioned in paragraph (8) of resolution 146843/T65001 dated November 23, 2025, is authorized to review the prices and quotas of petroleum products and natural gas in various consumption sectors. This action will be taken considering economic, social, and environmental considerations.
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Goals and Consequences of the New Decision
The goal of this decision is to manage the consumption of fuel and natural gas in a way that not only achieves optimized fuel allocation but also prevents resource wastage and pollution. Experts believe that reviewing prices and quotas could have positive impacts on the country's energy market while also contributing to economic and social improvement. However, this decision may also bring challenges, especially in conditions where global energy prices are fluctuating.
With the implementation of this resolution, it is expected that the Special Energy Working Group will regularly review prices and quotas and make necessary decisions based on economic conditions and community needs. This action can be seen as a positive step towards optimizing fuel and natural gas consumption and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
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