Hassan Mousavi noted that of the total amount, 632 mcm were consumed by households, commercial sectors, and small-scale industries. He added that 73% of the natural gas delivered to the grid was allocated to these sectors.

Mousavi pointed to the persistence of cold weather and stated that gas consumption by households, commercial sectors, and small-scale industries on Wednesday increased by 16% compared to the same day last year.

Following the cold snap and forecasts of further temperature drops, President Masoud Pezeshkian, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, and other officials urged the public to participate in the "2 Degrees Less" campaign. Through video and written messages, they called for optimal energy use and cooperation in ensuring winter fuel supply.