Hojjatoleslam and Muslims Mousa Ahmadi, the head of the Energy Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, announced the launch of the bank card refueling system at all fuel stations in the country starting next week. This action is in line with the government's and parliament's policies for optimal fuel consumption management and preventing fuel smuggling.
Energy Commission's Plans for Fuel Consumption Organization
Hojjatoleslam Ahmadi, during a meeting attended by representatives from the Ministry of Oil, the National Oil Refining and Distribution Company, and the Energy Consumption Optimization Organization, elaborated on the latest plans regarding gasoline rationing and fuel consumption management. He announced that the Energy Commission, by forming a special task force, is examining and drafting expert solutions for managing fuel consumption and preventing its smuggling.
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Phases of Fuel Organization Plan Implementation
The head of the Energy Commission of the parliament regarding the phases of implementing the fuel organization plan said: "This process is defined in three phases. The first phase was piloted at a number of fuel stations, and in the second phase, this plan has been expanded to about three thousand stations."
He also emphasized that the strategic policy of the government and parliament is to move from using station cards to using personal fuel cards and bank cards. With this change, it is expected that fuel consumption management will improve and the possibility of accurately monitoring transactions will be provided.
Response to Rumors about Gasoline Quotas
In response to rumors circulating on social media about a reduction in the 1500 Toman gasoline quota, Hojjatoleslam Ahmadi emphasized that "we are not looking to create shock in society" and did not confirm the unofficial news published in this regard. He stressed that the main policy in organizing fuel consumption is to use smart tools and create the possibility for accurate recording and monitoring of transactions.
These changes are made for better and more efficient management of fuel consumption in the country and can help reduce fuel smuggling. Given the current economic conditions and the need to optimize resources, these actions are considered positive steps towards managing fuel consumption.
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