Hassan Mousavi noted that gas consumption by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors once again surpassed 600 mcm.

Mousavi stated that on Sunday (February 23), 870 mcm of natural gas were produced and injected into the national grid. He added that 70% 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 10% compared to the same day last year due to a drop in temperatures across most provinces. He further clarified that 606 million cubic meters of gas were consumed by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors.

Following the cold weather and forecasts of further temperature drops, President Masoud Pezeshkian, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, and several 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.