Oil Minister: Iran To Become Gasoline Exporter Soon

Tehran, Feb 20, IRNA – Minister of Oil Rostam Qassemi says Iran will join major exporters of gasoline as of next year once projects to develop refineries come on stream. Speaking to a group of his personnel, Qassemi said the growth of gas production at South Pars field has created suitable capacity for sale of gas to neighboring countries. He said that despite sanctions, Iranian oil industry has managed to neutralize sanctions and meet domestic needs for financial resources./end