Total natural gas consumption across three sectors – power plants, major industries, and residential, commercial, and small industrial consumers – exceeded 4.3 billion cubic meters in the week ending July 18.

Daily data analysis indicates stable usage by power plants, fluctuations in residential consumption, and a gradual decline in major industrial demand.

From July 12 to 18, power plants consumed more than 2.024 billion cubic meters of gas, maintaining their lead in consumption. Residential, commercial, and small industrial users followed with over 1.149 billion cubic meters, while major industries used approximately 1.135 billion cubic meters.

 Daily breakdown:

- Saturday, July 12: Power plants used 295.96 million cubic meters, major industries consumed 165.29 million, and residential/commercial/small industrial sectors used 163.39 million – totaling 624.64 million cubic meters.

- Sunday, July 13: Power plants received 295.4 million, major industries used 167.36 million, and residential/commercial/small industries consumed 163.63 million – totaling 626.39 million.

- Monday, July 14: Power plant consumption slightly dropped to 294.74 million, while major industries used 162.61 million and residential/commercial/small industries reached 165.34 million – totaling 622.69 million.

- Tuesday, July 15: Residential/commercial/small industrial consumption peaked at 176.36 million, the week’s high. Power plants used 285.55 million, and major industries consumed 160.22 million – totaling 622.13 million.

- Wednesday, July 16: Power plants received 283.24 million, major industries used 160.2 million, and residential/commercial/small industries consumed 165.32 million – totaling 608.58 million.

- Thursday, July 17: Power plants used 283.8 million, major industries consumed 159.88 million, and residential/commercial/small industries reached 162.6 million – totaling 606.28 million.

- Friday, July 18: Power plants consumed 285.77 million, major industries used 159.48 million, and residential/commercial/small industries totaled 153.22 million – bringing the day’s consumption to 598.47 million.

 Consumption Trends:

Power plants maintained steady gas usage, securing the largest share of national supply. Residential and commercial demand fluctuated, peaking on Tuesday before declining toward the week’s end, reflecting summer temperature patterns. Major industries remained stable, with consumption ranging between 159 and 167 million cubic meters, indicating controlled production activity.