Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, in a meeting reviewing the reconstruction process of the damaged oil depot facilities in the imposed war, discussed the oil industry's performance during the war and the importance of fuel supply. He emphasized that people at that time did not feel any shortage in fuel supply, stating: "This was the result of the extensive efforts of the oil industry."
Efforts to manage consumption and increase production
Bord pointed out the limitations created in the energy sector during the war, adding: "About a quarter of the country's gas capacity was lost during the imposed war, and to overcome the upcoming conditions, we need conservation and consumption management." He also announced that the oil industry will make maximum use of all available capacities for sustainable fuel production and supply in the winter.
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The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil referred to the need for public cooperation in managing gasoline consumption and said: "If the growth of gasoline consumption is not curbed, the situation will become difficult." Bord continued: "The actions taken by the oil industry have so far controlled about 6 percent of the consumption growth, which is a significant figure, and we have managed to bring the consumption growth down to nearly zero."
Targeting reduction in gasoline and diesel consumption
He stated that the target set for managing gasoline consumption is to bring the country's gasoline consumption to the level of domestic production, which is about 115 million liters, and added: "In the diesel sector, planning should also be done to increase its exports." Bord also emphasized the necessity of public cooperation in managing gas consumption and urged the public to cooperate in this regard.
Bord further announced: "If we can save 20 percent in gas consumption and achieve the production increase actions currently underway in Assaluyeh, we can successfully get through this winter." He also pointed to the existing challenges in the country's gas industry and said: "This year, in addition to the existing imbalance, part of the production capacity has also been lost."
The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil expressed hope for public cooperation and the oil industry's intensified efforts to manage energy consumption, stating: "With the cooperation of the dear people, we can also successfully get through the upcoming winter."
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