Houshang Seydali, NIGC’s director of gas supply coordination, said gas distribution has been completed across most of the country, with the exception of Sistan and Baluchestan Province and parts of Kerman and Hormuzgan provinces. In other regions, only a small number of mountainous and hard-to-access villages and towns remain under review for future connections.

Seydali said approximately 30 million cubic meters of gas production lost following damage to gas processing facilities during the recent conflict has already been restored to the national network. He added that recovery efforts will continue in the coming months, although full restoration will take time, and called on consumers to help preserve stable supplies through efficient energy use.

He noted that global energy systems are increasingly shifting toward electrification and stressed the importance of diversifying energy sources rather than relying on a single fuel. A broader energy mix, he said, would strengthen energy security and ensure uninterrupted services during supply disruptions.

Several gas infrastructure projects are currently underway in eastern Iran, particularly in Sistan and Baluchestan. Seydali said completion of these projects within the next two years is expected to establish more balanced access to natural gas infrastructure across all provinces.

The official also criticized years of fixed gas prices, arguing that they have reduced consumer awareness of the fuel’s true value and weakened conservation efforts. He emphasized that effective energy management requires both policy reforms and public participation.

Looking ahead to next winter, Seydali urged households to adopt efficient consumption practices, saying responsible use of energy will help prevent supply challenges and maintain reliable gas service for homes, industries and power plants.