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Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says

  • Iran expects to restore most ​damaged refining and ‌distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack ​capacity
Published April 12, 2026 Updated April 12, 2026 02:02pm
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DUBAI: 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.


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