Iran: Cement and steel producers will suspend production for 15 days from 15 May 2025 under a government order to conserve electricity, according to local press reports.
The Iranian Interior Ministry instructed regional power companies to cut supply to large manufacturers, limiting their electricity consumption to 10% of usual demand, according to Tejarat News. The measure aims to reduce industrial consumption amid rising electricity use in the household sector for cooling during ongoing hot weather. The Iranian Energy Ministry said that power availability will increase from mid-June 2025, following the completion of power plant repairs.
