{"id":16502,"date":"2025-12-28T03:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T03:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/?p=16502"},"modified":"2025-12-28T02:13:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T02:13:47","slug":"pezeshkian-controlling-gas-flaring-is-a-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/16502\/","title":{"rendered":"Pezeshkian: Controlling gas flaring is a priority"},"content":{"rendered":"

RoydadNaft – <\/a><\/span>\u00a0Iran\u2019s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that controlling gas flaring is a priority.<\/p>\n

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He added that the government plans to spend all revenue earned from gasoline sales on supporting people\u2019s livelihoods, emphasizing that gasoline subsidies should benefit all citizens.<\/p>\n

According to khamenei.ir, Pezeshkian, speaking about the government\u2019s main executive actions over the past year, said the administration is focused on correcting major economic imbalances across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to give gasoline subsidies to all people,\u201d Pezeshkian said. \u201cThe government has decided that whatever revenue it earns from gasoline sold at 50,000 rials will be fully spent on food vouchers or direct livelihood support.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said controlling gas flaring is another priority, noting that the potential profit from reducing gas flaring amounts to about $5 billion to $6 billion. \u201cSo far, we have managed to control nearly 15 million cubic meters of gas per day, while in previous years the total was about 9 million cubic meters,\u201d he said. He added that contracts have been signed with various contractors to curb flaring in other fields, with negotiations ongoing where agreements have not yet been finalized.<\/p>\n

Pezeshkian said the government has broken what he described as a long-standing taboo against changing gasoline prices. \u201cWe started with ourselves,\u201d he said, adding that government vehicles, free trade zones and new vehicle license plates now use gasoline priced at the market rate of 50,000 rials.<\/p>\n

Addressing waste and excessive consumption, Pezeshkian said Iran produces energy equivalent to about 180 billion dollars annually, including roughly 9 million barrels per day of oil and gas, of which about 1.5 million barrels are exported. \u201cIf we save just 10 percent \u2014 which is very achievable \u2014 that would amount to about 900,000 barrels per day,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The president said the government fully understands the economic pressures facing people, noting that oil prices have fallen from about $75 per barrel to $50, reducing revenues amid external pressure, conflict and lower production and services. Despite this, he said the government plans to convert about $2.5 billion into local currency by the end of the Iranian year and distribute food vouchers to eligible groups. \u201cEven though 50,000 rials may not seem like much, the decision is that every rial earned from gasoline will go to food vouchers or people\u2019s livelihoods,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Pezeshkian questioned the fairness of current fuel subsidies, saying monthly subsidies can reach nearly 8 million rials per vehicle under quota limits, and up to 20 million rials with higher consumption. \u201cWhy don\u2019t we give this subsidy to everyone?\u201d he asked. \u201cWe are not raising prices. We want to give what we earn to all people.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stressed that the government will not retain any of this revenue for itself and will not cut subsidies, but will redistribute them more fairly. \u201cSomeone with several cars may receive millions in subsidies, while others cannot afford bread,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Pezeshkian said the government plans to consult with the public, lawmakers and officials next year to build consensus on subsidy reform. He added that the proposed national budget submitted to parliament includes only a 2 percent increase, compared with growth of 40 percent or 50 percent in previous years. \u201cWe tried to reduce our own costs,\u201d he said, urging lawmakers not to add new spending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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