An analysis of natural gas consumption from July 26 to Aug. 1 across three main sectors shows that power plants, with total usage of about 2.145 billion cubic meters, once again topped the list of gas consumers. Major industries followed with roughly 1.096 billion cubic meters, while the residential, commercial, and small industrial sector consumed over 1.125 billion cubic meters.

 Daily Breakdown:

- Saturday, July 26:

  - Power plants: 303.21 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 158.29 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 160.81 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 622.31 million cubic meters 

- Sunday, July 27:

  - Power plants: 309.64 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 157.18 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 162.38 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 629.2 million cubic meters 

- Monday, July 28:

  - Power plants: 307.45 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 161.01 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 166.18 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 634.64 million cubic meters 

- Tuesday, July 29:

  - Power plants: 309.75 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 156.42 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 160.15 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 626.32 million cubic meters 

- Wednesday, July 30:

  - Power plants: 309.5 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 154.44 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 162.52 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 626.46 million cubic meters 

- Thursday, July 31:

  - Power plants: 301.38 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 153.34 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 162.33 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 617.05 million cubic meters 

- Friday, August 1:

  - Power plants: 303.9 million cubic meters 

  - Major industries: 155.13 million cubic meters 

  - Residential/commercial/small industries: 150.78 million cubic meters 

  - Total: 609.81 million cubic meters 

 Consumption trends:

Power plant gas usage remained relatively high and stable throughout the week, fluctuating slightly between 303 and 309 million cubic meters per day, resulting in an average daily consumption exceeding 306 million cubic meters.

The residential, commercial, and small industrial sector saw a minor dip on the last day of the week, while major industries maintained a steady range of 153 to 161 million cubic meters.