Iran aims to restore refining capability within two months, official says

Updated 12 Apr, 2026 03:06pm 1 min read
Smoke continues to rise after a reported strike on fuel tanks in an oil refinery in Tehran, Iran. – Reuters
Smoke continues to rise after a reported strike on fuel tanks in an oil refinery in Tehran, Iran. – 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.

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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