Oil ministry denies reports by int'l agency on minister's visit to Iran

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Wealth on Monday denied reports released by an international news agency that Oil Minister Tareq el Molla paid a visit to Iran. 

In statements to MENA on Monday, Ministry Spokesman Hamdy Abdel Aziz said such reports are bare of truth and the minister is currently participating in Abu Dhabi Oil Exhibition and Fair.

Earlier in the day, the Ministry said it did not receive any new notices from Saudi Arabia's Aramco company on the oil supplies that were halted last month by the Saudi company without determining the period of suspension or giving any reasons.

Abdel Aziz also said needs of the local market will be met through offering international oil bid

In October, Aramco informed the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) of its inability to supply Egypt with shipments of petroleum products.

Source: MENA