According to data from the National Iranian Gas Company, over the first 18 days of the new year, total gas supplied to four key industrial sectors—power plants, petrochemicals, steel and cement—reached 6.486 billion cubic meters. This reflects a 6.89% increase compared to the same period last year, when deliveries stood at 6.068 billion cubic meters.  

The power generation sector saw the highest growth, receiving 3.628 billion cubic meters of gas—a 7% rise from last year’s 3.390 billion cubic meters. This underscores the Oil Ministry’s efforts to ensure stable fuel supply for electricity production, preparing for rising demand from industries and households in the upcoming hot season.  

Gas deliveries to petrochemical plants rose by 5.13%, from 1.439 billion cubic meters last year to 1.513 billion cubic meters this year. This signals growing production capacity, supporting domestic needs and expanding exports of downstream industrial materials to boost economic value.  

The steel industry received 869.556 million cubic meters of gas, an 8.3% increase from 802.894 million cubic meters last year, aiding domestic and export-oriented production. Meanwhile, cement producers saw an 8.97% rise in gas supply, from 435.145 million cubic meters to 474.204 million cubic meters, reflecting progress in the sector.  

The increased gas supply follows a balanced approach by the Oil Ministry and the National Iranian Gas Company in managing energy distribution, prioritizing household needs during winter while ensuring uninterrupted industrial supply afterward.  

This upward trend aligns with the "Year of Investment for Production," signaling a revival in industrial capacity and economic growth, backed by stable energy supply.