Iran faces daily gas shortfall of 250 million cubic meters, parliament speaker urges cuts
Iran's parliament speaker says the country faces a daily gas deficit of up to 250 million cubic meters and urges citizens to reduce consumption amid winter shortages.
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AIIran is facing a daily gas shortfall of 250 million cubic meters, according to official estimates, with the deficit expected to persist through the winter as demand for heating rises.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the country is grappling with a worsening gas supply crisis, despite being one of the world's top producers.
Ghalibaf noted that war-related damage to key infrastructure, including natural gas refineries, has increased pressure on supplies.
He added that daily shortages are estimated to range between 100 and 250 million cubic meters during the winter due to these damages.
Ghalibaf called for a nationwide campaign to cut gas consumption by 10 percent, announcing direct financial incentives for citizens who reduce their usage, with savings to be deposited into their bank accounts.