Hassan Mousavi stated that on Wednesday (February 12), 872 million cubic meters of natural gas were produced and injected into the national grid.

He noted that 78% of the total natural gas delivered to the grid was allocated to the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors.

Mousavi emphasized that gas consumption in these sectors increased by 39% compared to the same day last year, due to recent rainfall and a drop in temperatures across most provinces in the country. He added that 677 million cubic meters of gas were consumed by these sectors.

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.