Mohammadreza Julaei made the remarks late on Monday while speaking to reporters at South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) in Assalouyeh in southern Iranian province of Bushehr.

Some 70% of Iran’s gas needs are supplied from South Pars, the official said.

He added that all 13 refineries at South Pars are currently operational and work with maximum capacity.

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