Mohammadreza Aref, First Vice President of Masoud Pezeshkian, said: “We must speak to the people honestly and explain that in the gas sector, due to the problems from past years as well as damages caused by the war, we are facing a shortage and need to conserve.

He added: “Proper management of gas consumption to maintain the network’s stability during the winter season is very important, because cutting off the gas network will entail significant damages.”

Aref added: “If some consumers do not follow the consumption pattern, the price of the gas they use will increase.”