Iran's Acting Oil Minister Urges Public to Join 18 to 20 Degrees Campaign

Stressing the importance of managing gas consumption, particularly in the household sector, caretaker oil minister called on the public to join the "18 to 20 Degrees" campaign and help reduce energy use through the cold days of the year.

Highlighting the role of public participation in managing gas consumption, Hamid Bovard said: "If each member of the 'Janfada' campaign saves just one to two cubic meters of gas, then with the public's support we can get through any potential problems caused by gas shortages." Emphasizing the need to save energy in the household sector, he added: "Saving gas is especially important this year."

The "18 to 20 degrees" campaign has been launched to curb gas consumption. Under the initiative, setting indoor temperatures between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius is recommended as the ideal range for managing energy use.

During an earlier visit to the Rey Oil Depot, the caretaker oil minister stressed that the country cannot get through the coming period without public cooperation, saying: "We must bring all sectors on board to take part in managing consumption. Just as the people stand firm in defending Iran, they can also take part in managing energy consumption."

Noting the need to turn down heating devices during the cold season, he said: "We recommend that indoor temperatures in homes and offices be set at 18 to 20 degrees Celsius. Each one-degree reduction in room temperature can save around 25 million cubic meters of gas. So, if we all join hands, we can overcome this situation and this crisis as well."

The caretaker oil minister expressed hope that, with the cooperation of the people and redoubled efforts by the oil industry, the country will successfully get through the coming winter and, once again, secure honor for the Iranian nation and defeat for its enemies. - Shana