Masoud Pezeshkian, the President, in a meeting to review the optimization and management of fuel consumption, emphasized the necessity of enhancing inter-agency coordination and strengthening continuous oversight. He called for transforming consumption management programs into actionable, measurable, and data-driven initiatives. Reports presented in this meeting indicate that implementing measures to organize the fuel distribution system could lead to a daily reduction of 3 to 5 million liters in fuel consumption.
58% reduction in fuel imports
Pezeshkian also referred to a 58% reduction in fuel imports in October this year compared to October last year and emphasized the need for strict oversight of the supply chain, transfer, and consumption of fuel. He stated that the volume of consumption, wastage, and exit of fuel from the official distribution network should be transparently defined, and the source of any deviation in this chain should be identified.
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The President, emphasizing proper management and transparency of information, called for effective action against violations that could help block smuggling routes and prevent resource wastage. He also pointed out the necessity of fairness in subsidy distribution, stating: "The benefits derived from consumption management should be spent on strengthening the livelihoods of low-income groups and improving the economic situation of households."
Reforming the subsidy allocation system
Pezeshkian emphasized the need to revise the method of gas subsidy allocation and called for designing a fair mechanism for households to benefit from government support. Criticizing the allocation of multiple subsidies to owners of several properties, he called for reforming the subsidy allocation system based on specific criteria and ensuring social justice. He emphasized that receiving a subsidy quota should be regulated, and consumption exceeding the designated quota should be subject to pricing commensurate with actual costs.
Pezeshkian also stressed the necessity of organizing fuel consumption in various sectors and called for clarifying the status of legal entities. He stated that allocating subsidized gasoline to legal entities is unnecessary and that a review of subsidized diesel allocation for non-essential uses should be conducted.
In conclusion, the President emphasized the need for transparency in the fuel consumption of public transport fleets and called for the creation of an accurate database regarding the status of the fleet and its fuel consumption volume. He stressed that consumption management in the public sector should be pursued vigorously and that the performance of agencies in this regard should be continuously evaluated.
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