In the week ending May 12, 2025, Iran’s power plants consumed more than 1.758 bcm of gas. During the same period, the residential and commercial sectors used about 1.459 bcm, while major industries consumed over 1.219 bcm, according to official data.

 Daily Breakdown:

- Tuesday (May 6): Power plants received 251.69 million cubic meters (mcm), while major industries used 172.8 mcm, and the residential and commercial sectors consumed 231.55 mcm.

- Wednesday (May 7): Gas supplied to power plants reached 246.51 mcm, with major industries at 175.16 mcm and the residential/commercial sectors at 227.mcm.

- Thursday (May 8): Power plants used 246.81 mcm, major industries 175.48 mcm, and residential/commercial users 218.89 mcm.

- Friday (May 9): Power plants received 240.09 mcm, industries 171.98 mcm, and residential/commercial sectors 195.66 mcm.

- Saturday (May 10): Gas delivered to power plants was 248.63 mcm, industries used 175.88 mcm, and residential/commercial consumption was 189.06 mcm.

- Sunday (May 11): Power plants consumed 260.49 mcm, industries 177.91 mcm, and residential/commercial sectors 196.98 mcm.

- Monday (May 12): Power plants received 264.15 mcm, industries 170.3 mcm, and residential/commercial users 199.35 mcm.

 Weekly summary:

Power plants accounted for the largest share of gas consumption (about 40% of the total) at over 1.758 bcm. The residential and commercial sectors ranked second with about 1.459 bcm (33%), while major industries came in third with over 1.bcm (27%).

These figures highlight natural gas’s critical role in supplying energy to power plants for electricity generation, as well as its importance in industrial, residential, and commercial sectors. Daily consumption fluctuations in each sector may be influenced by factors such as temperature, industrial activity levels, and other variable conditions.