Domestic Gas Consumption Overshadowing Exports

The rise in domestic gas consumption has been more noticeable than the increase in exports over the last 12 months. 
According to Oil Ministry data, although gas production has remained unchanged and levelled out at around 600 million cubic meters a day, consumption has shot up in various sectors, ISNA reported.
The report said the household, commercial and agriculture sectors account for 114 mcm/d, 17 mcm/d and 6 mcm/d of the total consumption respectively. The figures are up 23%, 13% and 30% compared to 2018. 
Referring to other sectors including petrochemicals, power plants and transportation, the ministry said in 2019 consumption has hovered around 560 mcm/d, 300 mcm/d and 20 mcm/d respectively.