Pezeshkian, in his meeting on Tuesday with governors and mayors of provincial centers and metropolitan areas, emphasized the necessity of removing subsidies for high-income individuals and reforming energy prices. He stated that these actions are aimed at strengthening household livelihoods and managing economic resources, and called for the accurate identification of needy households.
Removal of Subsidies for High-Income Individuals
Pezeshkian introduced meeting the essential needs of the people as one of the government's priorities and asked provincial managers to pursue the identification of needy households in collaboration with local institutions, community groups, and executive agencies. He stated that limited support resources should be allocated to households facing serious economic problems.
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This stance comes at a time when the rising costs of essential goods and pressure on household purchasing power have made the targeted subsidy issue one of the important economic policy matters. The presidency also referred to the issue of cutting subsidies for affluent individuals in this meeting, stating that the aim of removing unnecessary support for financially capable individuals is to increase the ability to assist needy households.
Energy Price Reform and Consumption Management
Furthermore, Pezeshkian addressed the necessity of energy price reform and criticized fixed pricing. He emphasized that the resources obtained from the increase in fuel and energy prices should be allocated to needy sectors, although no new rates for gasoline, gas, or electricity, nor a specific timeline for implementing price increases were announced in this meeting.
Pezeshkian also referred to the provision of electricity and gas for production units and announced prioritization for supplying energy to these units. He stated that in conditions of energy limitation, the consumption of some unnecessary and high-consumption centers should be restricted to provide more energy for the production sector. These remarks indicate the government's attention to the direct relationship between energy supply and the continuity of industrial unit activities.
Overall, the policies proposed by Pezeshkian regarding the removal of subsidies for high-income individuals and energy price reform reflect the government's efforts to manage economic resources and support needy sectors. However, the success of these policies will require the design of appropriate mechanisms and continuous oversight of their implementation.
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