Masoud Pezeshkian, the President, addressed the challenges and successes of the government in managing energy supply in the production sector during a meeting with entrepreneurs and economic activists. He specifically highlighted the government's efforts to reduce power outages and ensure the energy needed for industries, especially in a situation where the country is facing energy imbalance and crises due to war.
Reduction of Power Outages in Industry
Pezeshkian stated in this meeting that despite existing complexities, the management of the country has been such that the amount of power and energy outages has decreased compared to previous periods. He assured business owners that the government is committed to supplying electricity and gas for industries and that they will endure power outages themselves if necessary.
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The Necessity of Reforming Energy Consumption Patterns
The President also referred to the necessity of energy conservation and reforming consumption patterns, stating: "In energy consumption, we use three times more electricity than Europe, and if this trend is corrected, we will allocate the savings to improving the living conditions of society." These remarks indicate the government's determination to optimize energy consumption and reduce pressure on the country's electricity network.
Pezeshkian's emphasis on reducing electricity restrictions for industries alongside reforming consumption patterns reflects the government's clear approach to supporting production and economic activities. This approach is presented while the country's electricity industry, despite existing imbalances and limitations due to wartime conditions, has continued to strive to supply energy for production and economic activities with minimal restrictions.
Challenges and Opportunities
Pezeshkian further emphasized that the government is working to eliminate obstacles and problems in the business sector and continues to supply energy and support producers despite existing challenges. This type of approach can be seen as an opportunity to improve the country's economic situation and increase domestic production capacity.
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