# Iran electricity supply and tariff management

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-electricity-supply-and-tariff-management
> Updated: 2026-09-08T05:48:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 5.

Iran is addressing various challenges regarding its electricity supply and costs. Officials from the power company Tavanir clarified that recent spikes in residential electricity bills were not caused by price hikes, but rather by households exceeding consumption benchmarks and moving into higher-priced tariff tiers. Minister of Energy Abbas Aliabadi recently announced the official end of planned power outages across the country. He attributed this development to declining energy consumption due to cooler weather and the completion of essential maintenance processes at various power plants. Aliabadi noted that while the cooling temperatures provide a window for technical upgrades and winter preparations, the nation's infrastructure has faced damage due to recent wartime conditions. He emphasized that power plants are currently undergoing repairs to ensure stability for the upcoming winter season. In Tehran, electricity restrictions have begun to decrease following a drop in temperatures and a corresponding decline in power consumption. Kambiz Nazarian, spokesperson for the Tehran Great Power Distribution Company, stated that the downward trend in temperatures has led to reduced use of cooling equipment, providing an opportunity to gradually phase out planned limitations. Nazarian noted that the reduction in restrictions began at the start of the week and that the company aims to conclude all planned load management measures in the coming days as the grid returns to normal conditions. He emphasized that consumer cooperation during peak demand hours remains vital for maintaining grid stability. Additionally, the Minister reported that while water conservation efforts have been positive in Tehran, several provinces face critical shortages, specifically noting the concerning status of the Dousti Dam in Razavi Khorasan. Infrastructure developments continue to support regional stability. In Kermanshah, the inauguration of the Dalahu combined cycle power plant marks a significant step toward regional self-sufficiency.

## Claims

- Power outages are expected to end starting next week if no accidents occur. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Dalahu power plant, the country's largest combined cycle power plant, is being officially inaugurated in Kermanshah. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Dalahu power plant will enable Kermanshah to become self-sufficient and export electricity to neighboring provinces. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Electricity consumption in Tehran has decreased by 3 percent compared to last year. (single source)
- There have been 60,000 recorded cases of electricity theft in Tehran province. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Tehran electricity restrictions decrease as temperatures fall

Tehran is seeing a reduction in electricity restrictions as falling temperatures lead to lower power consumption and decreased demand for cooling.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tehran-electricity-restrictions-decrease-as-temperatures-fall

### 2026-09-07: Iran Energy Minister announces resolution of power issues

Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi stated that national power issues will soon be resolved and highlighted the successful 5,000 billion toman sale of ‘Noor Fund’ solar project shares.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-energy-minister-announces-resolution-of-power-issues

### 2026-09-06: Iran Minister of Energy announces end to planned power outages

Iran's Minister of Energy announced the end of planned power outages due to cooler weather and completed repairs, while warning of ongoing water scarcity and infrastructure damage from wartime conditions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-minister-of-energy-announces-end-to-planned-power-outages

### 2026-08-31: Iran Energy Minister announces end of electricity outages next week

Iran's Energy Minister expects electricity outages to end soon, citing improved production and a 3% consumption drop in Tehran. Authorities are also cracking down on illegal connections and power theft.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-energy-minister-predicts-end-to-power-outages-next-week

### 2026-08-05: Iran Power Ministry Clarifies Reasons Behind Spike in Some Electricity Bills

Iran’s power ministry says rising electricity bills stem from tiered tariffs and higher consumption, not price hikes; exceeding seasonal usage benchmarks moves households to costlier tariff tiers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-power-ministry-clarifies-reasons-behind-spike-in-some-electricity-bills

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