Ghalibaf made the appeal on Sunday in a video broadcast by Iranian media, warning that a nationwide effort would be necessary to manage supply challenges during the colder months.

He also said consumers who save gas would receive financial compensation corresponding to their savings, with the payments expected to be credited directly to their bank accounts.

The announcement comes as Iran faces pressure on its natural gas supply following damage to key energy infrastructure during the conflict involving the United States and Israel, which began in February 2026.

Although Iran is a major natural gas producer, it has repeatedly experienced domestic supply shortages, particularly during winter when demand for heating rises. Temperatures in parts of northern Iran frequently fall below freezing during the season.

Earlier in October, First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref reportedly warned that the country could face a daily gas deficit of between 100 million and 250 million cubic metres during the cold season because of damage linked to the war.

Aref said the government hoped to restore about 100 million cubic metres of supply capacity before winter begins, in an effort to reduce the expected shortfall.

The latest warning highlights the pressure facing Iran’s energy sector as authorities seek to balance household demand with the needs of industries and other major consumers.

The conflict has also disrupted regional energy and shipping activities, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a substantial share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally passes.

Following the initial phase of intense fighting, a ceasefire was announced in April. However, tensions over the strait and restrictions affecting Iranian shipping have continued, while Washington has maintained economic pressure on Tehran.

Iran’s efforts to encourage households to conserve gas come amid concerns that reduced supply during the winter could place additional strain on homes, businesses and industrial production.

The government’s proposed payments for consumers who reduce their gas use are intended to encourage conservation, although further details on how the savings will be calculated and the compensation scheme implemented were not provided in the reported announcement.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia