Irans fuel supply stable under control officials confirm

Iran’s fuel supply stable, under control: officials confirm

TEHRAN- Iran’s oil minister announced that the attack by America and Israel on the oil depots in Tehran and Karaj has not disrupted the country's fuel supply process and emphasized: "With the measures taken, the sustainable fuel supply continues without interruption, but to overcome the problems caused by these attacks, we need more cooperation from the people."

Mohsen Paknejad made the remarks on Sunday during a field visit to one of the Tehran oil depots that was targeted on Saturday night.

The minister stressed: “Despite last night's attack, in which part of the fuel supply infrastructure was hit, with the measures taken and the solutions considered, the sustainable fuel supply will continue. However, it has caused problems that require more cooperation from the people.”

He emphasized: “Our dear people, especially in Tehran, should not worry about fuel supply”, adding, “I ask the people, especially residents of Tehran, to refrain from unnecessary going to fuel stations and help us in managing sustainable fuel in these conditions.

Fuel supply under control

Also, the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced in a statement: “During the attack on oil depots in Tehran and Alborz provinces, relying on strategic reserves, activating alternative routes, and pre-determined measures, the issue of fuel supply is under control and there is no concern about the stability of supply.”

This statement reads:

"Despite the damage caused in this sector, relying on strategic reserves and activating alternative routes and pre-determined measures, the issue of fuel supply is under control and there is no concern about the stability of supply.

Therefore, in order to maintain balance in consumption and ensure public access until the full return of distribution capacity, limits on fuel refueling caps will be temporarily applied in some areas affected by this attack, to guarantee fair and sustainable distribution of the fuel needed by compatriots during this transitional period.

We ask dear compatriots to refrain from unnecessary travel and use their personal fuel cards for refueling.
Considering the sufficient capacity of CNG and with the aim of preventing crowding at fuel supply stations, owners of dual-fuel vehicles are advised to refuel at CNG stations."

Necessary measures for fuel supply taken

Meanwhile, the vice president for executive affairs said: “Necessary measures for fuel supply in the country were taken in advance, and so far we have not faced any particular problem in fuel supply.”

Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah made the remarks in a meeting with Mohammad-Sadegh Azimifar, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, adding, “The measures foreseen for emergency situations have been taken, and so far we have not faced any particular problem in fuel supply."

Emphasizing the necessity of people's cooperation for better management of the situation, he added: "Given the current specific conditions, it is better for people to save not only in fuel consumption but also in other sectors."

The official asked people to refrain from unnecessary travel so that the situation can be returned to normal more quickly.

Ghaempanah, stating that “Our forecast is that fuel-related problems will be completely resolved within the next two to three days”, said: “If people reduce their consumption, we can manage this issue within the next day or two.”

Network being rebuilt & restored

Mohammad-Sadegh Azimifar, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, also explained the status of the country's fuel production and supply in this meeting, saying: "There is no problem in gasoline supply."

Referring to the damage to part of the infrastructure, he added: "Due to the damage caused to some infrastructure, we are restoring and rebuilding the networks so that fuel distribution can be done optimally."

The deputy oil minister emphasized: "Our estimate is that these problems will be resolved within the next two to three days."

In this meeting, the acceleration of the reconstruction process of the damaged infrastructure and the necessity of managing energy consumption with the cooperation of the people were also emphasized.

source: tehrantimes.com