Household gas consumption surpasses power plants as temperatures drop

SHANA (Tehran) – Data from the first week of Aban (October 25–31) show a shift in Iran’s gas consumption pattern as colder weather sets in, with household and commercial use surpassing that of power plants.

Gas supply to industries, power plants continues without restrictions

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said there are currently no restrictions on gas supply to industries and power plants, adding that the situation has improved in all aspects compared with last year.

Rise in household gas use narrows gap with power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – Average gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors increased significantly in the week ending October 24 as temperatures dropped, bringing their total consumption nearly equal to that of power plants. In the final three days of the week, household consumption surpassed that of power plants.

Gas deliveries to power plants up 3.1 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has supplied more than 3.1 billion cubic meters of additional gas to power plants since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21), compared with the same period last year, signaling stable production and effective use of existing capacity, the company’s managing director said.

Power plant fuel tanks full; gasoline consumption up 6.5% in October

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said power plant fuel tanks across the country are full, leaving little capacity for additional storage.

Power plant diesel reserves grow with 7-m-liter boost

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company said simultaneous efforts to boost production and manage consumption have increased diesel output by 7 million liters, leading to higher fuel reserves for power plants.

Iran delivers 50.2 bcm of gas to power plants in H1

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran supplied 50.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas to power plants in the first half of the irannian year 1404, marking a 2 billion cubic meter increase compared with the same period last year, the Oil Ministry announced.

Gov’t spox: Fuel supply to power plants improves

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said fuel supplies for power plants have improved compared with previous years, but warned that the country still faces an energy imbalance.

Iran sets new power plant gas consumption record at 27 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants in Iran consumed more than 27 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the summer months, setting a new record in fuel supply.

Iran’s weekly gas consumption tops 4.4 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) — Gas consumption in Iran’s power plants, major industries, and households exceeded 4.4 billion cubic meters during the fourth week of Shahrivar (Sept. 13–Sept. 19), according to official data.

Power plants lead gas consumption, setting daily record of 329 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption across three main sectors — power plants, major industries, and households, businesses and small industries — reached about 4.49 billion cubic meters in the third week of September, with power plants recording a new daily peak of 329 million cubic meters on Sept. 9.

Gas delivery to power plants rises by 2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran increased natural gas delivery to its power plants by 2 billion cubic meters during the first half of the current Iranian year (started March 21), with total deliveries reaching 47.4 billion cubic meters.

Power plants lead weekly gas consumption with 303 mcm daily average

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants remained the largest consumers of natural gas in Iran during the second week of Shahrivar (Aug. 30–Sept. 5), using an average of 303 million cubic meters per day, according to official data.

Power plants top gas consumption with over 2 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran delivered more than 4.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the week ending August 29, with power plants consuming nearly half of the total.

Iran reports drop in diesel use, imports halted

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said diesel consumption in non-power plant sectors has fallen by about 5 million liters a day compared with last year, eliminating the need for imports.

Weekly gas consumption nears 4.2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants, major industries, and the household sector accounted for the majority of Iran’s natural gas consumption last week (ended August 15), totaling over 4.177 billion cubic meters.

Power plants set new daily gas consumption record at 312 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The daily gas consumption record for power plants was broken during the week leading up to Aug. 8, with Monday (Aug. 3) reaching an all-time high of 312 million cubic meters (mcm).

Power plants set new record for average daily gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption by power plants remained at its highest level during the week ending Aug. 1, pushing the sector’s average daily consumption to over 306 million cubic meters.

Gas supports power plants; sustained fuel supply ensures stable electricity

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants remained the top natural gas consumers last week, receiving over 2.024 billion cubic meters of gas.

Weekly natural gas consumption tops 4.2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran consumed more than 4.2 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas across three major sectors—power plants, large industries, and residential, commercial, and small industries—during the week ending July 11.

NIGC:

Bulk of gas consumption in summer goes to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that between 95% and 98% of Iran’s population has access to natural gas, adding that a significant portion of the country’s gas is used to fuel power plants during the summer.

Gas consumption surges at power plants, hits 305 mcm in a single day

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants in Iran consumed more than 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas last week, accounting for the largest share of the country’s total gas usage across three main sectors: power generation, major industries, and residential-commercial-minor industries.

Daily average exceeds 281 mcm

Gas consumption by power plants surges

SHANA (Tehran) - An analysis of gas consumption data from May 31-June 6, shows that the average daily gas consumption by power plants exceeded 281 million cubic meters, peaking on June 2 at over 287 million cubic meters—the highest recorded level. 

Power plants lead in gas consumption: Nearly 2 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) – Statistics show that from May 24 to 30, 2025, gas consumption by power plants was significantly higher than that of major industries and households, reaching nearly 2 billion cubic meters (bcm).

Power plant diesel reserves surge 85%

SHANA (Tehran) – Diesel storage levels at power plants reached nearly 1.5 billion liters in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21–May 21), marking an 85% increase compared to the same period last year. This significant rise highlights the Oil Ministry's readiness to ensure stable energy supply across the country.

Power sector’s gas demand complicates overhaul work in hot season

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said energy imbalances have worsened compared to previous years, and gas consumption remains high during hot months due to electricity generation needs.

Power plants lead gas consumption: Over 1.7 bcm in seven days

SHANA (Tehran) – The total gas delivered to power plants, major industries, and the residential and commercial sectors from May 6 to 12 exceeded 4.436 billion cubic meters (bcm), with power plants receiving over 1.758 bcm—the largest share.

Power plant gas consumption surpasses household use

SHANA (Tehran) – An analysis of recent three-day data shows that gas consumption by power plants continues to rise. The gap between power plant and household consumption reached over 96 million cubic meters (mcm) between Friday (May 2) and Sunday (May 4).

Oil Ministry boosts power plant fuel supply by 36% in 33 days

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced a 36% increase in power plant fuel deliveries (diesel and mazut) in the first 33 days of this year (March 21 to April 22) compared to the same period last year.