The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company in the Kurdistan region reported the discovery and seizure of over 2,600 unauthorized smart fuel cards during periodic and surprise inspections of fuel distribution stations in the province. Jalal Hameh Hosseini, the director of this company, stated that this action was taken to prevent smuggling and to stop the off-network distribution of oil products.
Inspection Operations and Discovery of Unauthorized Fuel Cards
Hameh Hosseini pointed out the price differences of oil products on both sides of the border and the exploitation of this situation by opportunistic individuals, stating that the continuous and surprise inspections by this company of fuel distribution stations in the province during the first six months of this year led to over 3,540 visits. These inspections resulted in the discovery and seizure of unauthorized fuel cards.
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Control Measures and Organization of Fuel Distribution
The director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company in the Kurdistan region stated that all fuel distribution outlets in the area have emergency cards so that in case of problems, individuals can use these cards to obtain fuel. He added that most of the discovered cards belonged to private vehicles, migrant fuel cards, and public transport vehicles (taxis), which, after being blocked and determining the amount of illegal distribution, were referred to the company's violations committee and relevant authorities.
This discovery demonstrates the serious commitment of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company in combating fuel smuggling and organizing the distribution of oil products in the Kurdistan province. Control measures and round-the-clock inspections of fuel distribution stations will continue as part of this company's programs to support the rights of fellow citizens and prevent potential abuses.
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