Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says
Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says
ReutersSun, April 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM UTC
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Smoke continues to rise after a reported strike on fuel tanks in an oil refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
DUBAI, April 12 (Reuters) - Iran expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as authorities work to recover from a wave of strikes on energy infrastructure.
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Deputy Minister of Oil Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar told the Student News Network that repair work had begun and that part of the Lavan refinery is expected to resume operations within about 10 days, with other units coming back online gradually.
(Reporting by Dubai NewsroomEditing by David Goodman)
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