Hassan Mousavi said that on December 20, 590 mcm of natural gas were consumed across these sectors. On Friday, 854 million cubic meters of gas were delivered to the main pipeline, with 69% allocated for residential, commercial, and small industrial use.

In response to dropping temperatures and forecasts for further cold weather, President Masoud Pezeshkian, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, and other officials urged the public to participate in the "Two Degrees Less" campaign through video and written messages to promote efficient consumption and ensure adequate winter fuel supply.