The President announced at the Government Information Council meeting that the country has become self-sufficient in gasoline imports. Massoud Pezeshkian, at this meeting held on Sunday, October 18, highlighted the importance of public trust and their cooperation with the government to counter enemy pressures.
Government Actions for Energy Consumption Management
Pezeshkian, referring to the pressures resulting from the enemy's military and economic war, emphasized that the government has utilized all its capacities to secure the livelihood of the people, and in this regard, the provision of essential goods and community needs has been carried out with round-the-clock efforts. He addressed the issue of high energy consumption and the provision of fuel needed by the country under economic siege, stating: "To prevent further problems in the energy and fuel sector, we have prioritized saving and managing consumption."
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The President added that with the cooperation of the people, significant savings in energy consumption have been achieved. According to him, previously, the country had to spend $12 billion on gasoline imports, but with the actions taken, this need has been eliminated.
Media and Community Cooperation in Consumption Management
Pezeshkian emphasized that all revenues from the increase in fuel prices will be paid to the people themselves. He also pointed out the necessity of utilizing media capacities to garner public cooperation on important issues such as energy consumption management and gasoline savings. According to him, strengthening national unity and social cohesion are other goals of this cooperation.
The President further stated that in administrative bodies and organizations, managers must strive with empathy to accompany employees and staff. He mentioned initiatives like "Car-Free Tuesdays" and reduced use of personal vehicles as strategies to increase efficiency and reduce excessive energy and fuel consumption.
In conclusion, Pezeshkian expressed that to enhance harmony in society and the resilience of the people against hardships, everyone must join hands, and the media and public relations must also accompany this path with all their capacity and strength.
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