Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President, announced at the board meeting of the Assembly of Ministers held on October 15, that as a result of the government's policies in the gasoline sector, there will be no gasoline imports this year. This decision was made following the establishment of consensus within the government and convincing the public.
Background of Decision-Making in the Gasoline Sector
Aref referred to the government's decision-making process regarding gasoline prices and stated: "Some believed that due to the country's special circumstances, not even one rial should be added to the gasoline price." However, the government, through careful studies and building consensus at the government level, was able to implement its decisions.
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Results and Consequences of Policy Implementation
The First Vice President emphasized that the decision to not import gasoline is seen as an important step towards the country's self-sufficiency in this area. According to him, the savings from this decision will be allocated to subsidies and providing food vouchers. This could have a significant impact on the country's economy and improve the living conditions of the people.
In previous years, gasoline imports have been one of the main challenges for the country's oil and energy industry. Given the existing capacities in oil and gas fields, the government is striving to reduce this dependency and achieve self-sufficiency by implementing appropriate policies.
Currently, the gasoline production capacity in the country has reached about 120 million liters per day. Meanwhile, domestic consumption needs are estimated to be around 100 million liters per day. This reduction in dependency on imports can be considered a major success in the country's oil industry.
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