Raising gasoline production ‘on agenda’: Deputy minister
The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said according to the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28), increasing gasoline production to 129 million liters per day is on the agenda.
Mohammad-Sadeq Azimifar who is also a deputy oil minister explained that focusing on increasing the production of high-quality goods by utilizing the capacity of existing refineries along with completing prioritized projects of higher progress is on the agenda of his company, Shana reported.
He stated that a 38-percent growth was registered in liquid fuel delivery to the country’s power plants during March 20 to October 13, adding that by increasing the feed of refineries and operational measures, the NIORDC helped increase the production of gasoline, diesel, and furnace oil in recent Iranian months.
During the first seven months of the current Iranian year (started March 20), gasoline consumption has increased by 7% (1.6 billion liters) compared to the same period last year, the official said, noting that the increased figure for consumption was met by using NIORDC’s transmission and distribution capacities.