Iran considers a car-free day due to energy crisis
Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Ali Abadi launched a "Car-Free Day" initiative within the ministry to reduce fuel consumption, as a response to the escalating energy supply crisis in Iran. The initiative includes supporting and encouraging employees to come to work without using their personal cars. It aligns with the Iranian president's directives to establish a weekly day without cars, with a focus on developing public transportation and increasing hybrid vehicle production. Iran is currently under pressure on its energy system due to attacks on energy facilities and the loss of approximately 230 million cubic meters of gas production capacity daily, coupled with rising electricity demand during the summer, leading to shortages and supply interruptions. The government aims to manage consumption and boost solar energy generation, while the minister described the circumstances as exceeding normal conditions and called on institutions to intensify their responsibility in addressing the crisis.
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