The government, emphasizing the importance of energy consumption management in the upcoming winter, supports the Ministry of Oil's programs for optimizing gas and fuel consumption. Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, highlighted the government's cooperation with the Ministry of Oil for the implementation of these programs during the eighty-fourth coordination meeting of government information bodies held at the Ministry of Oil.
The Necessity of Energy Consumption Management
Mohajerani, at this meeting, referred to the necessity of energy consumption management in the winter season, stating: "The upcoming winter will pose one of the major challenges in terms of energy supply and consumption, and the government will exert all its efforts to guide energy consumption in society towards optimization. Therefore, comprehensive cooperation between the Ministry of Oil and other institutions is essential for the implementation of programs and policies."
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The government spokesperson also expressed gratitude for the efforts of Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, stating: "Hamid Bord is from the oil industry and has a good understanding of this sector. Working under the current conditions in the country is difficult, and all individuals who hold responsibilities at this time deserve appreciation."
Fuel Consumption Optimization Programs
Mohajerani referred to the ongoing actions for managing fuel consumption and added: "The issue of gasoline and organizing fuel consumption is one of the key areas being pursued in collaboration with the Planning and Budget Organization, the First Vice President, and the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company." These programs particularly focus on optimizing fuel consumption at terminals and fuel stations.
She also mentioned the working group on Article 8 and the issue of organizing fuel cards, especially station cards, and emphasized the necessity of following up on these programs for managing fuel consumption. Proper management and optimization of fuel consumption will be one of the government's priorities this year.
Considering the capacities of the country's gas and oil fields, the government is striving to prioritize gas and fuel consumption optimization through precise planning. This is especially significant given the forecasts regarding increased energy consumption in the winter season.
In summary, the government fully supports the Ministry of Oil in optimizing energy consumption, and the decisions of this ministry regarding energy consumption management are the government's decisions. This cooperation between the government and the Ministry of Oil can significantly contribute to achieving the country's energy goals.
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