The manager of the dispatching department of the National Gas Company of Iran announced that the average gas consumption in the country on Monday, January 8, reached 570 million cubic meters, accounting for 70% of the total gas produced in the country, due to an increase in consumption in the residential sector. Saeed Aghli attributed the rise in consumption to a drop in temperatures in some provinces. According to the reported statistics, of the total 570 million cubic meters of gas consumed, 399 million cubic meters (70%) was used in the residential sector, 11% in non-major industries, 9% in the public and commercial sector, and 10% in transportation and agriculture. Earlier, on January 1, the head of the Gas Control Center of Iran urged people to wear warm clothes at home to save gas. With the increase in gas consumption, the likelihood of gas outages in various cities has intensified. Estimates indicate that with further drops in temperature, gas outages will begin in the northern and northeastern regions of the country. To prevent premature gas cuts, the government has started cutting gas supplies to industries since December. The website 'Eco Iran' reported on December 21 that discussions about cutting gas supplies to industries and consumption restrictions for listed companies have begun in the Codal system. The imbalance created in gas production and consumption is due to a lack of investment and development in the gas industry, highlighting the need for attention and investment in increasing efficiency and reducing consumption, as well as emphasizing the policy of gas supply to all regions of the country. A $1.5 billion loss is looming for steelmakers due to gas cuts. The gas company advises people to wear warm clothes at home. The Environmental Protection Organization claims that burning mazut 'in some cities' is due to a gas shortage. The government's pressure on industries has begun; gas rationing has started in Iran. A harsh winter is on the way; the oil minister reported a 6% increase in gas consumption.
With Increased Gas Consumption in the Residential Sector; Gas Outages Loom
Gas consumption in Iran has surged to 570 million cubic meters, primarily in the residential sector, due to colder temperatures, raising concerns about potential gas outages. The government has begun cutting gas supplies to industries to prevent early outages, highlighting ongoing issues with gas production and consumption imbalances.
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📰 What Happened
Gas consumption in Iran surged to 570 million cubic meters due to colder temperatures, primarily in the residential sector, raising concerns about potential gas outages. The government has started cutting gas supplies to industries to manage the situation.
- 70% of total gas consumption is from the residential sector.
- A $1.5 billion loss is anticipated for steelmakers due to gas supply cuts.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been facing challenges in its gas production and distribution, exacerbated by insufficient investment and infrastructure development. The country often experiences increased gas demand during winter months.
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