Iran
is
set to cut gasoline imports further in the coming months after eliminating
energy subsidies, offsetting a seasonal demand uptick, Facts Global Energy says
in a research note.
Iran
's
domestic consumption fell 10% on year after the government removed subsidies,
so it no longer needs to produce gasoline at petrochemical plants, which tends
to be more polluting, it says.
The Iranian New Year, which begins March 21,
will temporarily boost demand, it adds.
Iran
is
set to import 14,000 b/d in March, down from 30,000 b/d in February, according
to Facts Global Energy.