Hassan Mousavi stated that on Saturday, 871 mcm of natural gas were delivered to the national grid, with 629 mcm consumed by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors.

He noted that gas consumption in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors on Saturday increased by 13% compared to the same day last year, adding that 72% of the total gas delivered to the national grid was allocated to these sectors.

Following a 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. The initiative aims to promote optimal energy use and ensure winter fuel supply.