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Iran, Pakistan close to inking free trade agreement

Iran and Pakistan are expected to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) within the next six months, says a senior Pakistani government official, amid efforts by the two neighbors to boost their bilateral trade.

Trade

Iran expected to join Russia’s Mir payment system within few months

An Iranian finance ministry (MEFA) official says the country is in very advanced stage of talks to join Russia’s Mir payment system.

Financial Markets

Iran says its fuel output has not dropped

An Iranian petroleum industry source has denied reports suggesting that fuel production in the country has declined because of the lack of proper management on renovation operations in refineries.

Energy

Iran raises prices for September crude deliveries

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has raised its crude oil prices for deliveries to Asian and European customers in September.

Energy

Iran, Afghanistan discuss water, energy issues

Iran’s Minister of Energy, Ali Akbar Mehrabian, at the top of a delegation, on Wednesday paid a visit to Afghan capital Kabul and held meetings with the Taliban’s ministers of Energy and Water, Foreign Affairs, Information and Cultures and deputy Prime Minister, Mullah Baradar.

Energy

Major Iranian gas project to produce 5 million t/yr of LNG

A subsidiary of the Iranian Oil Ministry said on Tuesday that it had obtained the government permit for an LNG production train that will have an output of 5 million tons per year (t/yr).

Energy

Iran says key gas pipeline to Azerbaijan near completion

The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) authorities say a major gas pipeline project that is being constructed along the Caspian Sea is near completion amid Iran’s plans to increase gas supply to Azerbaijan under a swap deal with Turkmenistan.

Energy

Iraq seeking to increase gas imports from Iran

An official in the Iraqi government has said that the Arab country has been negotiating with Iran to secure a major increase in the daily supply of natural gas delivered to its power plants.

Energy

Iran says ready to export more oil if sanctions removed

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji has warned of a global energy crisis this winter as he says that Iran stands ready to increase its oil exports by a significant amount if sanctions are removed from the country.

Energy

India says committed to development of Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has vowed its commitment to development works at Iran’s port of Chabahar as a top Indian minister says the port will remain key to New Delhi’s plans to boost trade with landlocked countries in Central Asia.

Transportation