An analysis of natural gas use from Nov. 15 to 21 shows consumption increased steadily as temperatures fell. Total use in these sectors approached 3 billion cubic meters by the end of the week, signaling a gradual rise in demand in late Aban.

Household and commercial consumers used 414.81 million cubic meters of gas on Saturday, Nov. 15. Consumption rose to 421.56 million cubic meters on Sunday, and to 428.48 million cubic meters on Monday. On Tuesday, use dipped slightly to 423.13 million cubic meters.

Gas consumption reached 427.90 million cubic meters on Wednesday and climbed to 439.96 million cubic meters on Thursday. It hit 444.10 million cubic meters on Friday.

Average daily natural gas consumption for the week was 428.5 million cubic meters. The trend showed a slow but steady increase as temperatures dropped and heating systems across the country were activated.