Iran Majlis committee verifies quality of imported gasoline
Iran’s parliament (Majlis) Energy Committee has given the green light to the quality of gasoline imported into the country as a spate of severe air pollution in the capital, Tehran, enters its 18th consecutive day.
“Based on reports of regulatory bodies, the Majlis Energy Committee verified the quality of imported gasoline,” the committee spokesman, Hossein Amiri Khamkani, said.
The parliamentary committee held an emergency session on Monday to discuss deteriorating air pollution as reports emerged of the importation of substandard gasoline.
The MP said the imported gasoline is not the only factor that could contribute to severe air pollution and noted that other factors such as the quality of diesel and liquid fuel should also be taken into consideration.
As soaring air pollution persisted in Tehran over the past 18 days, authorities once again prompted to shut down primary schools and kindergartens on Wednesday. Schools have been closed for three days earlier this week.
Air pollution in the megacity of Tehran, with an estimated population of 14 million people, canceled two Iran Pro League soccer matches on Sunday.
On Monday, 107 Iranian lawmakers gave a written notice to President Hassan Rouhani, calling for the adoption of necessary measures to tackle the deteriorating air pollution.
They said the president and his Cabinet should implement measures to improve health conditions for Iranians, particularly children and the elderly.
Residents, especially those with cardiac and respiratory problems and pregnant women, have been highly advised to remain indoors.
Eighty percent of Tehran’s pollution is blamed on exhaust fumes emitted from five million cars plying the streets.
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