The data show that despite continued low temperatures in late December, gas use in these sectors declined slightly toward the end of the period after reaching high levels in the initial days.

On Saturday, Dec. 20, consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors reached 661.38 million cubic meters, rising to 672.12 million cubic meters on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Gas consumption stood at 655.71 million cubic meters on Monday, Dec. 22, and edged up to 659.26 million cubic meters on Tuesday, Dec. 23. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, consumption totaled 656 million cubic meters.

According to the report, gas use fell to 635 million cubic meters on Thursday, Dec. 25, and continued its downward trend on Friday, Dec. 26, dropping to 613 million cubic meters.