Speaking during a visit to a mosque in Tehran as part of a
neighborhood-based governance initiative, Pezeshkian emphasized the economic
importance of reducing energy waste and improving efficiency in electricity,
gas and water consumption.
“The gas currently consumed for fueling power plants could generate
significant revenues for the country if domestic consumption is managed more
effectively,” the president said, according to remarks published by the
presidential office. “The resulting benefits could directly improve people’s
livelihoods and public welfare.”
Pezeshkian described energy consumption reform as one of the most
important components of strengthening Iran’s economic resilience under current
conditions, adding that consumption levels in some sectors significantly exceed
conventional standards.
“Even under normal circumstances, it was necessary to reform
consumption patterns in order to prevent waste and optimize resource
utilization,” he said. “Today, given the country’s special conditions, the
issue has become a strategic and vital necessity.”
The president said avoiding unnecessary consumption should be regarded
as a national responsibility, citing the economic value of energy resources and
the importance of preserving export potential.
Iran, which holds some of the world’s largest natural gas reserves,
has long struggled with high domestic energy consumption, particularly during
peak winter and summer demand periods. Large volumes of gas are allocated to
domestic power generation and household consumption, limiting export capacity
and placing pressure on infrastructure.
During the visit, Pezeshkian reviewed programs focused on social
mobilization, local public services and educational initiatives related to
energy conservation and consumption management.
He also accused Iran’s adversaries of attempting to pressure the
country economically by disrupting energy supply and public services, saying
broader public participation in reducing electricity, gas and water consumption
could help neutralize some external economic pressures while supporting stable
national operations.