On Saturday, during a visit to the National Iranian Gas Company’s Dispatching Center, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad told reporters that oil industry workers are currently working around the clock to ensure adequate gas supplies across the country.

He added that with a cold front expected to intensify nationwide starting tomorrow, these workers’ efforts will be even more critical.

Paknejad confirmed that all gas refineries are operating at full capacity to process raw gas from upstream production, and all main pipelines and pressure booster stations are functioning as needed.

He emphasized that colder weather typically leads to higher home heating demand, which may force the country to limit gas supply to other sectors in order to meet residential needs.

The minister urged citizens to help ensure a stable gas supply by reducing the temperature of their heating systems by at least 2 degrees.

This collective action would contribute significantly to maintaining gas flow in the northern and northeastern parts of the country, where pressure drops are a concern.

Paknejad explained that reducing heating temperatures in the residential and commercial sectors by 2 degrees would save 50 to 60 million cubic meters of gas, ensuring uninterrupted service in vulnerable areas of the network.

The minister also referenced a meeting held the previous morning at the Ministry of Interior, where officials discussed measures to optimize fuel distribution during winter.

The session continued later in the afternoon, with the participation of President Masoud Pezeshkian and several other government ministers.

Paknejad stressed that the government is working in close coordination across agencies to ensure better gas supply conditions for the public.

Top Iranian officials in unison placed a premium on the importance of public participation in optimizing energy consumption and called for nationwide involvement in the “2 Degrees Less” campaign.

Following the invitation by President Massoud Pezeshkian and Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, various officials issued statements urging citizens to join the initiative aimed at reducing energy consumption and ensuring adequate winter fuel supplies.

The Iranian president on Thursday evening called on the public to conserve gas, emphasizing that collective efforts are needed to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country.